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Chapter 1 Purpose ................................................................................................................................... 4
Chapter 2 Division of Materials Testing Overview ............................................................................... 5
ORGANIZATIONAL CHART ................................................................................................................ 6
Project Support & Portland Cement Concrete (PS) Section ..................................................... 7
District Laboratories Operations ...................................................................................................................... 7
Physical Testing Lab/Cement ........................................................................................................................... 7
Precast Concrete Fabrication............................................................................................................................ 8
Hot Mix Asphalt, Chemical Testing, and Final Material Certification (HMA) Section ......... 8
Bituminous Materials Lab .................................................................................................................................. 8
Final Materials Certification and File Retention .............................................................................................. 8
HMA Density and Verification Lab .................................................................................................................... 8
HMA Plant Acceptance ...................................................................................................................................... 8
Chemical Testing ................................................................................................................................................ 9
Independent Assurance and Field Inspection (IA) Section ....................................................... 9
HMA Plant Assurance ........................................................................................................................................ 9
HMA Plant Inspection ....................................................................................................................................... 10
Material Certification and Certified Test Reports. ........................................................................................ 10
SiteManager....................................................................................................................................................... 10
Structural Steel Fabrication Plant/Field Operations ..................................................................................... 10
Consultants/Fabrication Records ................................................................................................................... 10
Chapter 3 Material Code Definitions .................................................................................................... 11
Paint/Coatings/Markings ............................................................................................................................... 11
Landscaping Materials .................................................................................................................................. 12
Precast Concrete Drainage Materials ........................................................................................................ 13
Pipe..................................................................................................................................................................... 14
Steel Reinforcement ....................................................................................................................................... 15
Portland Cement Concrete ........................................................................................................................... 15
Prestressed/Post-Tensioned/Concrete Members................................................................................... 16
Portland Cement/Chemical Anchor............................................................................................................ 16
Joint Materials ................................................................................................................................................. 16
Brick and Block ............................................................................................................................................... 17
Metal Castings ................................................................................................................................................. 17
Fences ............................................................................................................................................................... 17
Railings.............................................................................................................................................................. 18
Structural Anchors & Bearings ................................................................................................................... 19
Structural Steel ................................................................................................................................................ 20
Highway Lighting & Traffic Control............................................................................................................ 20
Hot Mix Asphalt Materials ............................................................................................................................. 21
Aggregates ....................................................................................................................................................... 23
Chapter 4 Materials Evaluation and Testing Procedures .................................................................. 25
Materials Evaluation .......................................................................................................................... 25
Materials Testing Procedures ......................................................................................................... 25
Sampling Materials for Test ......................................................................................................................... 25
Aggregates ....................................................................................................................................................... 26
Precast Concrete Production Facility Inspection ...................................................................... 26
Reinforced Concrete Pipe............................................................................................................................. 26
Precast Concrete Drainage Items ............................................................................................................... 28
Precast/Prestressed Concrete (Structural) .............................................................................................. 30
Portland Cement Concrete (All) ...................................................................................................... 32
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Concrete Batch Plants and Delivery Vehicles ......................................................................................... 32
Compressive Strength of Cylindrical Concrete Specimens ................................................................ 32
Mass, Yield, and Air Content (Gravimetric) of PC Concrete ............................................................... 32
Admixtures ....................................................................................................................................................... 32
Structural Steel and Welding Shop Inspection .......................................................................... 32
Hot Mix Asphalt (Bituminous Concrete/Superpave) ................................................................. 33
Annual Qualification of Hot Mix Asphalt Plants...................................................................................... 33
Sampling HMA Mixtures................................................................................................................................ 33
Binder Content by Ignition Method ............................................................................................................ 33
Correlation Between Production Pull and Binder Content by Ignition Method .............................. 33
Mechanical Analysis of Extracted Aggregate ......................................................................................... 33
Resistance to Moisture-Induced Damage................................................................................................. 34
Degree of Particle Coating of HMA Mixtures ........................................................................................... 34
Bulk Specific Gravity of Compacted HMA Mixtures .............................................................................. 34
Volumetric Calculations of VMA ................................................................................................................. 34
Preparation of Gyratory Specimens .......................................................................................................... 34
Maximum Specific Gravity of HMA Paving Mixtures ............................................................................. 35
Status of New Mixes, Existing Mixes From Previous Years Production ......................................... 35
Mix Design / Job Mix Formula Submittal and Change Procedure...................................................... 35
HMA Verification Testing Procedures ....................................................................................................... 36
Resistance of Compacted HMA to Moisture Induced Damage ........................................................... 38
Volumetric and Specific Gravity Using Gyratory Compactor ............................................................. 38
Performance Graded Asphalt Binder (PGAB) ......................................................................................... 38
Density of Soil and Soil - Aggregate by Nuclear Methods ...................................................... 38
Density of In-Place Asphalt Pavement by the Core Method ................................................... 39
Chapter 5 AMRL Document................................................................................................................... 40
Chapter 6 Independent Assessment/Verification Program ............................................................... 41
Chapter 7 Minimum Schedule for Acceptance Testing (Non-NHS) .................................................. 43
Chapter 8 Minimum Schedule for Acceptance Testing...................................................................... 44
Chapter 9 Minimum Schedule for Assurance Testing ....................................................................... 57
Appendix A Reporting Forms .............................................................................................................. A1
Appendix B Final Materials Certification ............................................................................................ B1
Appendix C Sample Scope of Work for Third-Party Testing Agency .............................................. C1
Appendix D Active Material Codes...................................................................................................... D1
Appendix E Certification of Portland Cement Program .....................................................................E1
Appendix F Connecticut Reference File Specifications .................................................................... F1
Appendix G Standard Operating Procedures. ................................................................................... G1
Index ............................................................................................................................................................ I1
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Chapter 1 Purpose
This manual describes the organization, functions, and procedures performed by the Connecticut
Department of Transportations (Department) Division of Materials Testing (DMT) relating to sampling,
testing, and inspection of materials incorporated into Department projects or State funded municipal
projects. In addition, the procedures used to verify Contractor test results and the Departments
independent assurance test programs are also described. These functions and procedures comply with
the criteria set forth in Federal Regulation 23 CFR 637, CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION AND
APPROVAL, which governs quality assurance on all federal-aid highway projects on the National
Highway System.
It is the function of the DMT to predetermine in some cases, and determine prior to completion of the
work in other cases, if materials used by Contractors and the Department in the construction and
maintenance of transportation facilities comply with the specification requirements and plans, and to
assist others within the Department with developing and maintaining materials specifications and
materials-related project specifications. Occasionally, DMT personnel perform investigational work on
new materials and procedures. Testing procedures utilized by DMT personnel are as specified in the
current edition of the ConnDOT Standard Specifications; Standard Specifications and Methods of
Sampling and Testing by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials
(AASHTO); the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM); and ConnDOT Reference Files.
The method and frequency of testing of materials used in the construction of Department projects are
identified in the Minimum Schedule for Acceptance Testing and the Minimum Schedule for Assurance
Testing, Chapters 8 and 9 of this manual respectively. The schedules are arranged according to
standard contract item nomenclature common to the Departments Standard Specifications and listing of
contract items.
All contract items within the Departments highway construction management system (SiteManager) have
been, and continue to be, reviewed and where appropriate have material(s) that typically require testing
associated to them. Appendix D lists the material codes used in SiteManager. During the course of a
project, modifications to these associations may be required on a project-by-project basis due to a
changed field condition or Contractor selections. As materials are used on the project, project personnel
submit a Request for Test at the frequency described in the minimum test schedules to the DMT to
perform whatever actions are necessary to make a recommendation to the contract administrator as to
the acceptability of these materials in relation to the specific contract item. These actions are typically
referred to as acceptance testing and may include physical testing, visual inspection, and/or review of
pertinent documentation for a sample of the total material used.
Actions showing that the samples meet the acceptance criteria stated within the contract specification
generally would prompt a recommendation of acceptance from the DMT for that material quantity
represented by the sample. Conversely, actions showing that samples do not meet the acceptance
criteria stated within the contract specification generally would prompt a recommendation of rejection.
The typical number of requests for tests processed by the DMT are listed below in decreasing order.
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The contract administrator, in most cases a District Engineer, is ultimately responsible for the acceptance
of the total material quantity used on a project and may accept materials recommended for rejection, or
reject materials recommended for acceptance, in accordance with the Departments Specifications.
Assurance testing is performed independently from acceptance testing to assure that personnel are
performing the testing procedures in accordance with the applicable sampling and testing specification
and that the testing equipment used is calibrated and working properly.
After all construction on a project is completed and all requests for test have been processed, a Final
Materials Certificate (FMC) is issued by DMT staff that reconciles the testing for materials that are subject
to testing and/or inspection and their installed quantities. Any materials that were subject to testing and
were permanently incorporated into the project that were not accepted in accordance with the
specifications are listed as exceptions to the project specifications.
The PEMT maintains an association with Materials Testing Engineers of other states through AASHTO
correspondence and their annual meeting and maintains a close association with the surrounding states
Materials Testing Engineers through the Northeastern States Materials Engineers Association
(NESMEA). The PEMT also maintains a close relationship with professional organizations such as the
New England Transportation Technician Certification Program (NETTCP); Northeast Asphalt User
/Producers Group (NEAUPG); and the Northeast Protective Coating Committee (NEPCOAT).
The DC and PEMT are responsible for administering and providing direction for the technical operations
such as the personnel policies, affirmative action goals, union contracts, code of ethics, and other
pertinent Department technical guidelines/policies that are brought to the attention of, and enforced by,
each individual section supervisor in the DMT.
The PEMT is assisted by three Transportation Supervising Engineers (TSEs) who lead the three sections
and a complement of 45 employees. The organization of the Division of Materials Testing is graphically
represented in the following Organizational Chart. (Figure 1)
It is the responsibility of the TSEs to supervise the day-to-day operations of the three sections in order to
assure that materials are approved and/or rejected and the specified sampling and testing procedures are
followed. Testing results are input to SiteManager for dissemination to the appropriate construction
project and District personnel. This serves as a historical record of materials tested for use on a
construction project or maintenance activity and their status during the testing process.
The duties of the three TSEs also include the submission of budget, equipment, and overtime
requirements; investigation of materials failures; and communication with Contractors and Engineers on
materials specifications and specific project-level issues.
The DMT participates in the AASHTO Accreditation Program (AAP). This program provides accreditation
for laboratories that meet strict organization, personnel, equipment, and testing proficiency requirements.
The program includes the following construction materials pertinent to the Division of Materials Testing:
Asphalt Cement, Performance Graded Binder, Cut-back Asphalt, Emulsified Asphalt, HMA, HMA
Aggregate, Portland Cement Concrete, and Portland Cement Concrete Aggregate.
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The PS Section is primarily involved with the operation of the satellite laboratories in each of the outlying
Districts and the testing and inspection of Portland cement concrete and precast and prestressed
concrete members. In conjunction with those materials, this section also performs the physical testing of
steel reinforcing material and other steel-related items. A large part of the service provided by this
section is the support of the active construction projects and delivering some material samples to the
Central Laboratory. Visits to the project sites are commonly done to retrieve all types of samples, assist
project personnel in the submittal of all samples, and to assist in the testing of materials on site, or the
assurance testing of PC concrete.
The PS Section of the DMT is divided into three functional units: District Laboratories Operations,
Physical Testing Lab/Cement, and Precast Concrete Fabrication Operations.
The satellite District Laboratories are primarily assigned materials sampling and testing for projects within
the District in which they are located.
Perform acceptance testing of fine and coarse aggregates including but not limited to gradation
analysis, specific gravity, density, and unit weight.
Determine laboratory maximum density of soils and processed aggregates.
Inspect metal pipe and metal culvert ends at project sites.
Inspect and sample transportation materials at quarries, gravel banks, Portland cement concrete
plants, and other sources of supply for Department projects.
Perform acceptance sampling and testing of fine and coarse aggregates.
Observe assurance sampling and testing for aggregates and Portland cement concrete.
Obtain samples and transport them to the Central Laboratory as needed.
Inspect any new sources of materials.
Assist Division of Purchasing regarding sampling and testing of road salts.
The District 1 Lab located within the Central Laboratory facility performs the same operations as the
satellite District Labs with the additional task of checking the satellite District Labs test results for
aggregates using split samples and performing additional tests on fine and coarse aggregates such as
soundness, resistance to degradation by abrasion and impact, specific gravity, absorption, unit weights,
angularity, and elongation.
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Precast Concrete Fabrication
This unit acts as a liaison with precast concrete producers and project personnel to schedule on-site
inspections and resolve technical and administrative issues. Inspectors in this unit are responsible for the
quality assurance of prefabricated concrete products. These products include reinforced concrete pipe,
precast and prestressed concrete items. The overall duties of the individual inspectors are to monitor the
fabricators compliance to their own Quality Control (QC) Plan on file with the Department. At varying
frequencies, the inspectors also sample all component materials for compliance with the Departments
specifications; inspect the casting beds and forms to ensure dimensional conformance to the approved
drawings; observe the concrete batching operation to ascertain conformance to an approved mix design;
witness plastic concrete testing; observe the concrete placement and consolidation operation; witness the
compression testing of specimens; inspect the finished product for conformance to dimensional
tolerances and finished appearance; and maintain complete and accurate Department records for all
phases of the work. Consultants under contract to the Department are used as needed to supplement
DMT personnel to meet this responsibility.
Hot Mix Asphalt, Chemical Testing, and Final Material Certification (HMA) Section
The HMA Section is divided into five functional units: Bituminous Materials Lab, Final Materials
Certification and File Retention, HMA Density and Verification Lab, and HMA Plant Acceptance, and
Chemical Testing Room.
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Chemical Testing
These responsibilities include the analyzing of chemical/physical properties of materials used by the
Department. These materials include the following: paving marking paint, glass beads, calcium and
sodium chloride, and other related materials. These materials are analyzed by testing of producer
provided batch samples and/or review of documentation such as Material Certificates and Certified Test
Reports. The development and maintenance of safe work practices including the safe and effective
handling of hazardous materials within the laboratory areas are included with the duties of personnel in
this section.
The IA Section of the DMT is primarily responsible to assure that the testing being performed by
Department and/or Contractor personnel for acceptance purposes is performed by qualified personnel in
accordance with standard test procedures and that the equipment used is adequate and calibrated. This
typically includes a review of personnel qualifications, calibration records, witnessing test procedures first
hand, and performing verification testing. The schedule for IA inspection is as follows:
This section is also responsible for the day-to-day administration of a consultant contract for the testing of
structural steel at various out-of-state fabricators, and other seasonal inspection needs within the State;
the review and processing of the consultant inspection reports; the update and maintenance of the
materials module of SiteManager and interacting with construction field inspectors to revise and maintain
materials testing results for individual projects; and addressing building-related issues for all Department
personnel within the facility.
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The evaluation process generally involves witnessing personnel during the testing procedure and
documenting what is observed on the Report of Witness (MAT-600) form. Test equipment is evaluated
through calibration checks, testing split samples, or any combination of these methods. Split sample
results that agree with acceptance tests within the limits of Table 1, Column C, will not require any further
action. Results that fall outside the limits will require an investigation to determine the cause of the
discrepancy and have it corrected.
Any sampling or testing of material for IA purposes is done on a separate schedule and frequency using
separate equipment. Personnel assigned to this unit will not test material for acceptance nor will the
results of any assurance testing be used for acceptance purposes.
SiteManager
Staff are responsible for updating and maintaining the materials module of the SiteManager Reporting
System and interacting with construction field inspectors and DMT personnel to revise and maintain
materials testing results for individual projects.
Consultants/Fabrication Records
DMT personnel monitor consultant contracts for structural steel fabrication inspection on a day-to-day
basis. Personnel in this unit are also responsible for the review and processing of steel fabrication
inspection reports and making technical recommendations to the TSE of the section.
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Chapter 3 Material Code Definitions
Paint/Coatings/Markings
00001 ENAMEL PAINT (BLACK/BURNT ORANGE)
Scope: All enamel paint
Sampling and Procedure: None
Specification / Report Form: Black, Reference File No. 25, Burnt Orange Reference File No. 104 / NA
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00206 Black Pavement Markings
00206 PREFORMED BLACK MARKING TAPE
Scope: Rolled tape for pavement markings.
Sampling and Procedure: None
Specification/Report Form: M.07 / NA
00327 WATER
Scope: For production of PCC and any other material or process.
Sampling and Procedure: None for potable sources. For other sources, ASTM C 1602.
Specification/Report Form: Standard Specifications, Article M.03.01-4 / MAT-230
Landscaping Materials
00496 FERTILIZER
Scope: Fertilizer for use in turf establishment.
Sampling: None.
Procedure: Standard Specifications, M.13.03
Specification/Report Form: Standard Specifications, Article M.13.03 / NA
00497 SEED
Scope: Mixtures to establish turf or grass.
Sampling: None
Procedure: Standard Specifications, Article M.13.04
Specification/Report Form: Standard Specifications, Article M.13.04 / NA
00510 PEAT
Scope: Commercially package peat from sedge, sphagnum or reed sources used on planting soil.
Sampling: None - visual inspection by project personnel.
Specification/report Form: Standard Specification, Article M.13.07 / NA
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00511 LIMESTONE
Scope: Agricultural ground dolomitic limestone used to increase pH on topsoils.
Sampling: None
Specification/Report Form: Standard Specification, Article M.13.02/ NA
00518 SOD
Scope: Sod used for the immediate establishment of a grass surface.
Sampling: None - visual inspection by project personnel.
Procedure: Project personnel contact Landscape Design Unit
Specification/Report Form: Standard Specifications, Article M.13.08/ NA
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Precast Units For Drainage Structures
00823 to 01650 Precast Concrete Drainage & Misc.
Refer to Appendix D for material codes
Scope: Precast concrete units to be used in the construction of drainage structures. Precast units shall
include, but not be limited to, products such as box culverts, catch basins, drop inlet and manhole tops,
riser sections, sumps and other appurtenances. The recommendation for acceptance of precast units is
based on the manufacturer's certification that the units conform to the project specifications. Ultimate
acceptance of the material should be based on receipt of the manufacturers certification and a visual
inspection by project personnel following delivery.
Pipe
01940 to 2650 PIPE (Metal, Iron, Poly, PVC)
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Steel Reinforcement
02998 & 3110 Deformed Steel Bars, Plain & Epoxy Coated
02998 DEFORMED STEEL BARS, EPOXY COATED
03100 DEFORMED STEEL, REINFORCING
Scope: Deformed steel bars (plain or epoxy coated) for concrete reinforcement.
Sampling: A sample of each size bar will be submitted for each shipment as follows: All sizes-one
sample per size from each manufacturer for each 200 tons. Samples submitted for test will be cut from
the shipment on the project site and will be not less than 5 ft. (1.5 m) in length.
Procedure: AASHTO T 244
Specification/Report Form: Bar reinforcement will be tested according to procedures prescribed in
AASHTO M 31. Epoxy coated reinforcement shall be tested as prescribed in AASHTO M 284. Standard
Specifications, Article M.06.01-1 / MAT-305
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Prestressed/Post-Tensioned/Concrete Members
08044 RETAINING WALL PRECAST CONCRETE
Scope: Precast, prestressed, and post-tensioned concrete members for use in structures.
Procedure: Precast, prestressed, and post-tensioned concrete members are inspected at the fabricating
plant during fabrication and immediately prior to shipment by a representative of the DMT to ensure
conformance with the requirements of the applicable specifications. Representative samples of
component materials used in the manufacture of these concrete members may be sampled and tested to
determine compliance with Standard Specifications. Details of this inspection are provided in Chapter 4.
Joint Materials
03094 JOINT SEALANTS
Scope: This section covers joint sealants for use in PC concrete structures (excluding pavements).
Sampling: None
Procedure: DMT personnel are responsible for reviewing the Materials Certificate and Certified Test
Report.
Specification/Report Form: Standard Specifications, Article M.03-.01-8 / MAT-100
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03444 CLOSED CELL ELASTOMER
Scope: Elastomeric material and lubricant adhesives for use in transverse joints in concrete structures.
Sampling and Procedure: None. Project staff reviews the Materials Certificate for compliance with
contract specifications.
Specification/Report Form: Standard Specifications, Article M.17.02 / NA
Metal Castings
03209 to 03253 Metal Castings
03209 MANHOLE COVERS & FRAMES
03253 METAL CASTINGS
Scope: This section covers castings for general application in highway and bridge construction.
Sampling: None. DMT personnel will review Materials Certificate.
Specification/Report Form: Standard Specifications, Article M.06.02-9 / MAT-100
Fences
03300 to 03327 Fencing, Chain link and others
03300 FENCE CHAIN LINK, FABRIC
Including most material codes up to and including
03327 FENCE, PROTECTIVE
Scope: Aluminum-coated or polyvinyl chloride-coated steel chain-link fabric, aluminum alloy fabric,
galvanized metal or polyvinyl chloride-coated material or aluminum alloy posts, top and brace rails, and
fittings to be used in the construction of chain-link fence.
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FABRIC
Sampling: One sample of chain-link fabric at least 3 feet (1 meter) wide and the full height of the fence
will be submitted to the DMT for each shipment of 100 rolls or fraction thereof.
Procedure: AASHTO T 244 and the following as applicable:
1. Aluminum-Coated Steel Fabric: Standard Method of Test for Weight [Mass] of coating on
aluminum-coated iron or steel articles, AASHTO T 213.
2. Polyvinyl Chloride-Coated Steel Fabric: Standard Specification for Poly (Vinyl-Chloride) (PVC)
Coated Steel Chain Link Fence, ASTM F 668.
3. Aluminum Alloy Fabric: Standard Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Bar, Rod, and
Wire, ASTM B 211.
Specification/Report Form: Standard Specifications, Article M.10.05-1 Fabric / MAT-303
FITTINGS
Sampling: Submit one (1) representative sample for each size and type.
Procedure: Average thickness of coating on hot-dipped galvanized fittings shall be determined with the
use of a magnetic thickness gage, ASTM Practice E 376.
Specification/Report Form: Standard Specifications, Article M.10.05-2.Fittings. / MAT-325.
TENSION WIRE
Sampling: Submit one (1) representative sample for each type of tension wire.
Procedure: AASHTO T 244 and AASHTO T 213
Specification/Report Form: Standard Specifications, Article M.10.05-4 / MAT-326
WIRE FENCE
Scope: Wire fence and support posts.
Sampling: All fence components will be inspected in the field by project personnel to determine
conformance to specifications. Project personnel are responsible for submitting a Request for Test, with
a Materials Certificate. For treated wood posts, a certificate of treatment is also required.
Procedure: Laboratory personnel are responsible for reviewing the Request for Test and the Materials
Certificate to determine conformance to applicable specifications.
Specification/Report Form: Standard Specifications, Article M.10.04 / MAT-100
03985 GEOTEXTILES
Scope: For use in highway drainage, erosion control, or sedimentation control.
Sampling and Procedure: No Sample required. Accepted based on visual inspection and the
Departments Qualified Products List.
Report Form: None
Railings
03405 to 03429 Metal Beam & Bridge Rail
Refer to Appendix D for material codes
Scope: Metal beam elements attached to steel posts by various types of hardware and ending in
appropriate terminal treatment for use in various highway guardrail installations.
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Sampling: Project personnel will submit Request for Test (Form MAT-100) indicating the following Brand
Registration, which shall be marked on each rail element, rub rail, or terminal section:
1. Name or brand of manufacture.
2. Identification symbols, or code for heat number or coating lot.
3. Class (A or B).
4. Type (1 or 2).
Procedure: DMT personnel will review the submittal for conformance to project specifications.
Specification/Report Form: Standard Specifications, Article M.10.02-3. / MAT-329
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Structural Steel
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03933 to 03974 Signs and Traffic Control Devices
03933 DELINEATOR
03934 REFLECTIVE SHEETING
03943 OBJECT MARKERS
Scope: Aluminum sign blanks, silk-screen ink, reflective sheeting, and object markers.
Sampling: None.
Procedure: AASHTO T 244, AASHTO T 65, and ASTM E 376
Specification/Report Form: Standard Specifications, Article M.18.14 / NA.
04128 RS-1
04147 RS-1H
Scope: Liquid petroleum products used for tack coat, produced by fluxing an asphaltic base with suitable
light volatile solvent or distillate.
Sampling: AASHTO T 40
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Procedure: The following standard methods:
1. AASHTO T 201: Kinematic Viscosity of Asphalts
2. AASHTO T 227: Density, Relative Density (Specific Gravity), or API Gravity of Crude
Petroleum and Liquid Petroleum Products by Hydrometer Method
3. AASHTO T 78: Distillation of Cutback Asphaltic Products
3.1 AASHTO T 49: Penetration of Bituminous Materials
3.2 AASHTO T 202: Viscosity of Asphalts by Vacuum Capillary Viscometer
Specification/Report Form: Standard Specifications, Article M.04 / Form MAT-402
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Aggregates
SAMPLING OF AGGREGATES
Scope: Obtaining coarse and fine aggregates at the source of supply and/or at the project site.
Sampling: Samples are to be obtained by a representative of the Department. Samples from potential
open faced banks or pits are the responsibility of the producer unless an adequate and representative
stockpile has been prepared for use on Department projects.
Procedure: AASHTO T 2
Scope: Material is tested using various test methods to determine conformance to project specifications.
These methods include sieve analysis, washed sieve analysis, soundness, and others listed below.
Sampling: AASHTO T 2 and AASHTO T 248
Specification: Standard Specifications, Article (M.01, M.02, M.03, M.04, M.05 or M.12)
Procedures:
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SOUNDNESS OF AGGREGATE (MAGNESIUM SULFATE) AASHTO T 104
Report Form: MAT-220 or MAT-221
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Chapter 4 Materials Evaluation and Testing Procedures
This chapter describes in detail the procedures used by Division of Materials Testing (DMT) personnel to
develop recommendations on the conformance to specification of materials purchased by the Department
for its own use or used by a Contractor in the construction or maintenance of a facility.
In addition this chapter also describes the procedures used by DMT personnel to inspect and qualify
facilities that produce materials for use on a regular basis by the Department or Department contractors.
Materials Evaluation
Material Certificate
Additionally, many materials used on a project can be evaluated by project or DMT staff by the review of
a material certificate. The Minimum Schedule for Acceptance Testing clearly defines which material
certificates require review by project or DMT staff.
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frequent basis, these personnel also oversee the field sampling of aggregates and plastic PC concrete by
construction inspection personnel as required for assurance purposes.
Sampling is a critical component of testing and is performed according to the applicable specification
indicated under sampling in each section of this manual. DMT personnel collecting samples will utilize
every precaution to obtain unbiased samples that represent the nature and condition of the material to be
sampled. DMT personnel are certified in the applicable sampling procedures through the New England
Transportation Technician Certification Program (NETTCP) and qualified by established procedures as
described in Appendix H to assure uniform procedures in obtaining random samples.
DMT personnel also regularly transport field samples to the central or satellite laboratories for testing. It
is also important that samples are carefully handled and transported to prevent damage to the samples.
Containers used to transport samples should be clean and adequate for the particular material being
sampled. Furthermore, the containers should be durable and of a type and size that prevents loss,
damage, or contamination of any portion of the sample.
Aggregates
Scope: Coarse and fine aggregates are obtained at the source of supply for annual qualification. Typical
sampling locations include sampling from flowing aggregate streams (bins or belt discharge), conveyor
belts, roadways, stockpiles, or vehicles typically used to transport material.
Sampling: Samples are to be obtained by a representative of the Department. Preliminary samples and
tests for potential open faced banks or pits are the responsibility of the producer unless an adequate and
representative stockpile has been prepared for testing for use on Department projects.
Procedure: AASHTO T 2
Materials inspector must become familiar with the manufacturing processes, designs, specifications, and
procedures followed for any particular plant.
Scope: Reinforced concrete pipe, elliptical pipe, slotted pipe, and culvert ends may be accepted by the
DMT on the basis of the manufacturer's certification. Products covered under this section include, but are
not limited to, reinforced concrete pipe for use as a culvert, slotted reinforced concrete pipe for use as
underdrains, and reinforced concrete culvert ends.
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Materials: The inspector will obtain samples of cement, water, coarse aggregate, fine aggregate,
admixtures, and reinforcing steel he proposed for use on the project from the manufacturer and indicate
on Form MAT-324 the suppliers of the materials.
Sampling: All cement must be sampled at the mill and tested by an approved laboratory whose methods
and equipment are regularly inspected by the Cement and Concrete Reference Laboratory. One copy of
the test report certifying the acceptability of the cement shall be furnished to the Department. At the time
of the annual inspection and at any time thereafter, the inspector may obtain a sample of cement
currently in use and a copy of the corresponding certified test report.
1. Aggregate: Samples shall be obtained from approved storage piles or bins by the inspector
during the annual inspection. Additional samples shall be taken at least once every month or
from each new source.
2. Water: Each source of supply shall be sampled annually.
3. Reinforcement: Samples of each size and type of reinforcement shall be taken every six months,
or as required.
4. Admixtures: Samples of each type of admixture from each source of supply may be obtained
annually or as required.
Fabrication: Reinforced concrete pipe (RCP) must meet the requirements of the contract specifications.
The inspector will observe the production process, which shall include checking the splices, spacing, and
size of reinforcing at the time cages are assembled. The reinforcing shall be lapped not less than 51 mm
and welded with an electric welding machine. The spacing, center-to-center, of adjacent rings of
circumferential reinforcement in the cage shall not exceed 102 mm for pipe having a 102 mm wall
thickness, nor exceed the wall thickness for larger pipe, and in no case shall exceed 152 mm. The cage
shall contain sufficient longitudinal bars or members, extending through the wall of the pipe to maintain
the reinforcement rigidly in shape and in the correct position within the form. For multiple layers, a line of
circumferential reinforcement for any given total area may be composed of two layers for pipe with a wall
thickness of less than 178 mm or three layers for pipe with a wall thickness of 178 mm or greater. The
layers shall not be separated by more than the thickness of one longitudinal plus 6.4 mm. The multiple
layers shall be fastened together to form a single rigid cage. All other specification requirements such as
laps, welds, tolerance of placement in the wall of the pipe, etc., shall apply to this method of fabricating a
line of reinforcement.
The reinforcing shall be free of objectionable coatings, particularly heavy corrosion prior to installation in
the form. An adherent film of rust or mill scale is not considered objectionable. The reinforcement should
be secure so that the placement of the concrete will not displace the steel from its proper position.
1. Modified or special design pipe shall be tested to the 0.3 mm (0.01 in.) load and the ultimate load
requirements as per AASHTO M 170 and M 207.
2. At the discretion of the Engineer, pipe of standard design, as specified in AASHTO M 170, may
be tested to the 0.3 mm (0.01 in.) requirement plus 10 percent additional load in lieu of ultimate
load testing. Test pipe attaining 0.3 mm (0.01 in.) crack will not be acceptable for use on
Department projects.
Rejection: The manufacturer must isolate the rejected pipe in its yard or provide some means to clearly
indicate rejected pipe. Any size pipe previously rejected must be retested.
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Precast Concrete Drainage Items
The following describes the role of the DMT in monitoring the production, quality assurance, and
acceptance of precast concrete units such as catch basins, manholes, and pipe.
1. Ascertain that the fabrication process and equipment used in production and the test procedures,
equipment and personnel employed in the manufacturer's quality control program are in
continuing compliance with the specifications and the approved Quality Control Plan for that
plant.
2. Review the manufacturer's records relative to production, testing, and shipment of the precast
units for the purpose of determining that:
2.1 the compressive strength, air content and slump of the concrete consistently met the
requirements at time of shipping; and,
2.2 the records are complete and accurate.
3. Sample component materials as prescribed previously under Sampling.
Sampling
The quality of the materials used in the manufacture of precast units shall be determined by tests on
samples taken on the following schedule:
Portland Cement: Cement shall conform to AASHTO M 85 or AASHTO M 240 and shall be from a
Department qualified source. All cement shall be sampled at the mill and tested by an approved
laboratory whose methods and equipment are regularly inspected by the Cement and Concrete
Reference Laboratory. One copy of all test reports certifying the acceptability of the cement shall be
furnished to the DMT. Cement shall be subject to sampling and testing at any time by the DMT.
Aggregate: Samples of aggregate shall be obtained from approved storage piles or bins by the inspector
during the annual inspection. Additional samples shall be taken at least every month or from each new
source.
Reinforcement: Samples of each size and type of reinforcement shall be taken every six (6) months or as
directed by the Engineer.
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Miscellaneous Hardware: Manhole steps shall conform to AASHTO M 199. Sampling frequency will be
determined by the Engineer. All steel frames and grates incorporated into catch basin and drop inlet tops
shall bear the Independent Testing Agency Acceptance stamp.
Admixtures: Only admixtures listed on the Departments Qualified Products List shall be used.
During the annual inspection, the inspector will review the testing equipment and procedures employed at
the plant for conformance to the following requirements:
The inspector will witness the performance of the required tests by the manufacturer's personnel and
shall designate on Inspection Form MAT-324 those plant employees qualified to perform the respective
tests. The inspector will consult the manufacturer's Quality Control Manual for the procedure for
recording test results to ensure that said records are accurate, complete, and available to a
representative of the DMT upon request.
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Precast/Prestressed Concrete (Structural)
BEAMS/PILES/SUBSTRUCTURE
Production Inspection
The DMT will assign personnel to inspect/witness the fabrication of precast/prestressed items such as
bridge girders, deck slabs, culverts, or piles. The length of the assignment will be prioritized as to the
type of member being produced and the other current resource demands.
In general, any structure or component that primarily carries live load over or beneath a transportation
facility will have oversight during production from the DMT or its representative.
Any structure or component that is used to primarily resist dead load such as, but not limited to, retaining
walls and proprietary items such as gross particle separators may have oversight during the production
time. The DMT may adjust the amount of inspection based on the reputation of the fabrication facility and
the producers daily adherence to their quality control plan.
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4. For each strand: inspect tension, measure elongation, and check gauge reading for proper force
application. Force measurement of elongation and gauge reading shall check each other and the
theoretical value within 5 percent; if they do not, notify QC manager.
5. Witness back tensioning at the non-jacking end of deflected strands and straight strands to verify
application of the required prestressing force. Standard Specifications, Article 5.14.03.
6. Inspect installation of post-tensioning tendons and anchorages, when applicable.
7. Check size, type, and location of in-place reinforcing steel, hardware, and miscellaneous steel.
8. Inspect condition and alignment of side forms.
9. Check proper bracing and anchorage of casting bed and end anchorages.
Report: Results of all tests and inspections shall be reported on appropriate forms. The inspector will
maintain accurate records in the form of a daily log and production records of all information concerning
the manufacture of each individual member. Final approval of precast, prestressed, and post-tensioned
concrete members will be reported on Form MAT-100.
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Portland Cement Concrete (All)
Admixtures
Scope
Project specifications normally require that an admixture shall perform the desired function without
injurious effect upon the concrete. Proof of conformance to this requirement will be in the form of a
certified statement from a recognized laboratory. The certified statement will contain evidence based on
tests pertinent to the admixture made in the recognized laboratory by the use of concrete materials and
by methods that meet requirements of current AASHTO and ASTM standards. Tests may be made on
samples taken from a quantity submitted by the Contractor for use on the project or on samples submitted
and certified by the manufacturer as representative of the admixture to be supplied. A recognized
laboratory is any cement and concrete laboratory approved by the Engineer and inspected regularly by
the Cement and Concrete Reference Laboratory sponsored by ASTM.
Sampling: AASHTO M 154 and AASHTO M 194
Procedure: Approval of the certified statement submitted for an admixture will qualify that admixture for
inclusion in the Departments Qualified Products List regarding Admixtures for Portland Cement Concrete.
Specification/Report Form: Standard Specifications, Article M.03.01-9 / MAT-100
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Hot Mix Asphalt (Bituminous Concrete/Superpave)
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Report Form: MAT-412s
Testing of HMA materials, fabrication of gyratory molds, and theoretical, and liquid content must be
started and fabricated within 1/2 hour from the time of sampling from the delivery truck and completely
finished within 2 hours. Physical, volumetric and other properties shall be calculated in accordance with
the contract specifications and AASHTO M 323 and AASHTO R 35.
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Maximum Specific Gravity of HMA Paving Mixtures
Scope: Determination of the maximum specific gravity of uncompacted HMA paving mixtures.
Sampling: AASHTO T 168-03 modified, AASHTO R 47.
Procedure: AASHTO T 209 modified.
1. Water bath temperature correction shall not be utilized provided that the water bath temperature
is 77 0.9F
Report Form: Form MAT-412s
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HMA Verification Testing Procedures
Scope: Verification (V) testing will be performed by the DC to validate Contractors QC test used for
acceptance. The frequency of verification tests to the Contractor QC testing will be at a minimum 1 to 10.
(V) Samples will be randomly obtained by Department personnel from acceptance samples produced by
QC contractor or their representative. The (V) samples will be tested by the DC at the Central Laboratory
and compared to the Tolerances shown in Table 1. Sample comparisons between QC and (V) samples
will be considered acceptable when the difference falls within the tolerances shown in Table 1.
Sampling: All samples are taken for verification to the Central Laboratory by Department staff.
Procedure:
1. AASHTO T 308: Method for Determining the Asphalt Content of HMA by the Ignition Method.
2. AASHTO T 30 modified: Mechanical Analysis of Extracted Aggregate.
3. AASHTO T 209 modified: Theoretical Maximum Specific Gravity and Density of Bituminous
Paving Mixtures.
4. AASHTO T 166: Bulk Specific Gravity of Compacted Asphalt Mixtures using Saturated Surface-
Dry Specimens.
Properties Tolerance
#200 > 0.7
#100 > 2.0
#50 > 2.0
#30 > 2.0
#16 > 2.0
#8 > 3.0
#4 > 3.0
3/8 > 4.0
1/2 > 4.0
3/4 > 4.0
1 > 4.0
1 1/2 > 4.0
2 > 4.0
Pb > 0.25
Va > 0.66
VMA > 0.66
VFA > 3.5
Gmm > 0.018
Gmb > 0.009
Pbe > 0.25
Pba > 0.25
PD@Ni > 0.71
PD@Nd > 0.71
PD@Nm > 0.71
Gse > 0.018
#200/Pbe > 0.15
Masses(% of total) > 0.1%
Heights (average of 4)
(mm of final height) > 2.0
When any single sieve or volumetric result fails verification, HMA staff will notify IA staff. HMA staff shall
review past tests specific to the type of material that failed to look for trends. The HMA staff shall contact
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the contractors Quality Control manager to notify them of the deficiency and request that the contractor
investigate.
Table 2 will be used to verify PPT samples and for HMA Independent Assurance. When testing a PPT
sample, if any single sieve result or any of the individual volumetric results are rated a D, the PPT fails
and the mix shall remain on PPT status. If the sample is rated a C or better, the mix will be placed on
an A status.
When any single sieve or volumetric result fails verification, HMA staff will notify IA staff. HMA staff shall
review past tests specific to the type of material that failed to look for trends. The HMA staff shall contact
the contractors Quality Control manager to notify them of the deficiency and request that the contractor
investigate.
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Resistance of Compacted HMA to Moisture Induced Damage
Scope: Preparation of specimens and measurement of the change of diametral tensile strength resulting
from the effects of saturation and accelerated water conditioning of compacted HMA mixtures in the
laboratory. This test may be performed on HMA laboratory mixture, mixtures sampled from newly loaded
trucks, field pavement samples, and pavement cores.
Sampling and Procedure: AASHTO T 283 modified
Report Form: AASHTO T 283 modified Table 1, Moisture Damage Laboratory Data Sheet or MAT-428
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adjust the pcf result so the ND gauge meets the accuracy requirements. If a ND gauge
cannot meet the accuracy requirements as stated herein, the ND gauge shall be repaired by
its owner and/or the manufacturer and correlated prior to its use. This bias will be utilized by
the ND gauge owner and recorded on test reports for all occasions when the ND gauge is
utilized on HMA materials until a new value is established.
e. The Engineer reserves the right to require new correlation of a ND when there is evidence to
suggest the source or the device is inaccurate.
Standardization: As a minimum, standardization of the ND gauge shall be performed daily prior to its
use. This process shall be performed in accordance with AASHTO T 310, as described in the
manufacturers guidelines and as directed herein.
a. Each days standard count reading shall be recorded. If the subject value is within 2 standard
deviations of the target value established during the time of correlation, the gauge will be
accepted for use.
b. If the standard count does not fall within the required 2 standard deviations of the target value
established during the time of correlation, additional standard counts may be run. If
successive standard counts are not in compliance as stated above, the gauge cannot be
used and must be re-correlated.
Test location selection: After the proper lots and sublots for testing are determined, in accordance with
the Departments Standard Specifications, Article 4.06.04-1 D-1, the following methods shall be used. All
distance measurements shall be taken by measurement device or reference stationing on the project.
a. Field test site selection shall be in accordance with ASTM D 3665, or
b. Select a repetitive feature located within the testing area, such as utility poles or project
stationing to establish a suitable marker. Determine the number of markers present and
divide by the number of tests to be performed so that the lot is divided equally into the
predetermined number of sublots (for example: if the lot contains 30 utility poles in the test
area and 10 tests are to be taken, each sublot will be located longitudinally within each 3
utility poles when measured from beginning edge of the days pavement.).
c. For soil testing, determine the longitudinal and transverse test location within each sublot by
use of random numbers. If the random number selected locates a transverse offset less than
1 ft. (0.3m) from a limit of the material, relocate the gauge 1 ft. (0.3m) from that location.
d. Large vertical masses such as Jersey Barriers and abutments can affect the reading of a
nuclear gauge. Therefore, when a random number locates the ND gauge less than 1 ft.
(0.3m) from any vertical mass, relocate the gauge 1 ft. (0.3m) from that vertical mass.
Testing Soils: The operation of the ND gauge for testing soils shall be as follows:
a. For all test locations, four 30-second measurements (readings) will be taken at 90 degree
angles to each other (rotated around the center of the gauge). The density value reported for
each test location will be the average of the two measurements taken in either the BS or
Direct Transmission mode.
Report Form: Form CON-125
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Chapter 5 AMRL Document
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Chapter 6 Independent Assessment/Verification Program
INDEPENDENT ASSESSMENT
Independent assessment of DMT methods and equipment is performed through the AASHTO
Accreditation Program (AAP). This program entails on-site inspection by personnel from the AASHTO
Materials Reference Laboratory (AMRL) and the Cement and Concrete Reference Laboratory (CCRL).
After the inspection by AMRL or CCRL, any deficiencies noted in equipment, personnel, or procedures
are addressed in a timely fashion.
In addition to the on-site inspection, AMRL and CCRL also send samples of various materials for testing
(proficiency samples). The results of these tests are compared with the test results for the same material
from other testing facilities. If proficiency sample results vary by more than two standard deviations, an
internal investigation will be undertaken to determine what may have affected the results. This
investigation will include, but not be limited to, the following: review of work sheets and data entry;
equipment check; scale check; test procedure; and a review of previous proficiency test results.
Corrective action is taken as soon as possible. The determination is documented and kept on file before
forwarding to AMRL or CCRL.
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Table 2 EQUIPMENT TO BE CHECKED
Note: In-house procedures are maintained by the supervisor of the room where the equipment is located.
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Chapter7SuggestedMinimumScheduleofAcceptanceTesting(LOTCIP)
LocalTransportationCapitalImprovementProgram(LOTCIP)1/22/15
MunicipalAdminsteredLOTCIPProjects not onNationalHighwaySystemONLY
Material Name Unit Test/Documentation Frequency 1 per Notes
Anchor Bolts ea. MC project 1 per size
Asphalt Emulsions (CSS-1, RS-1 or SS-1) gal MC 10k
Bituminous Concrete (HMA) ton D 2950 FLDT day See Note 3
Cement - Portland Type I/II bag FLDT project empty bag
Chemcial Anchor lb. QPL MC project
Concrete-Ready Mixed c.y. T22 FLDL 75 4 cylinders
Construction Signing ea. MC project
Geotextile s.y. QPL MC project
Gravel ( Bank Run or Crushed) c.y. T27 LABT 5k
Grout, Non-shrink bag MC project
Masonry Brick & Block ( Solid ) ea. FLDT project See Note 1
Pipe - Reinforced Concrete l.f. PC-1 project See Note 1
Pipe (Metal & Plastic) All types lf MC project See Note 1
Pipe Arch - Aluminum lf MC project See Note 1
Precast Concrete Items (not pipe) ea. PC-1 Item type
Prestressed Concrete Members ea. LABT 1 See Note 2 & 3
Reclaimed Misc. Aggregate c.y. T27/Chem Analysis 2500 See Note 5
Reclaimed Waste c.y. T180 LABT 50k See Note 5
Sand ( Masonry /Trenching & Backfilling) c.y. T27 LABT 2500
Sheet Piling l.f. MC project See Note 4
Sign Post ea MC project See Note 1
Span Pole - Steel or Wood ea. MC project See Note 3
Steel Reinforcing Bars (Plain or Epoxy) lb. T244 MC 200t
Stone (Broken/Crushed) c.y. T27 LABT 20k
Structural Steel cw Shop Drawings project Notes 2, 3 & 4
Traffic Signal Equipment ea. MC project NA
Notes
Material should be inspected on the project site prior to use. Suspect material should be physically tested to
1
determine conformance.
2 QC Inspection should be provided and documented during fabrication.
Contact the Department of Transportation Division of Materials Testing to determine vendor qualifications and
3
QA inspection availablity.
4 Documentation should be provided to determine conformance to Buy America requirements.
5 FORM MAT-212 should be completed and provided by the Contractor prior to use of material.
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Legend
Item: Standard Specification Section and the first four digits of the Contract Item number.
Title: Generally the overall subject of the Standard Specification Section and the Contract Item numbers.
Item Unit: Generally the pay unit of the Contract Item.
Material #: Code used in SiteManager and by the Division of Materials Testing to identify component materials used in Contract Items
Material Name: Definition of the Material #
Material Unit: Unit of Material that defines a quantity represented by a sample. Example: A sample of Concrete represents 50 CY of material regardless of what the item unit is.
Sample Type: Acceptance (Prod) or Information requires a MAT-100 to be submitted. Accept (Field) does not require a MAT-100 to be submitted.
Test Method: AASHTO or ASTM test method. See below
Test Type: Describes the test, where the test is performed, or what is required to be submitted with the MAT-100.
Responsibility: Who performs the test
Frequency: Number of tests required per quantity of material using the material units. (E) English (M) Metric
"1 per quantity" all the quantity of each type (size/shape/composition) of material, per item, from a single vendor and manufacturer must be represented on a single
or multiple Request for Test(s) (MAT-100). MAT-100(s) total represented quantity must match total quantity installed.
Test Type:
FLDT Test performed in the field
LABT Laboratory Test
FLABT Field and Laboratory Testing
LMCT* Lab Test, Mat Cert and Cert Test Report (Originals Required)
MC* Materials Certificate (Original Required)
MCCTR* Materials Certificate and Certified Test Report (Originals Required)
PC1 Self Certification from producer supplied per shipment
QPL Qualified Product List
Visual Project Inspector must visually inspect upon delivery/installation. Visual
inspection by DMT staff denotes witnessing fabrication of material where it
is being fabricated. Documentation of visual inspection on the project by
project staff is in accordance with District/Office of Construction policies.
*All Materials Certificates and Certified Test Reports must comply with Standard Specification Section 1.06.07
05.07 Catch Basins, ea. 00327 Water gal NO Req for Test NA Visual Project Staff See Note 4
Manholes & 01422 Precast Concrete Section
Drop Inlets 01440A Catch Basin - Precast ( Complete ea. Accept (Prod) NA PC1 Central Lab 1 1 NA
01441A Manhole - Precast ( Complete )
03025 Mortar (prebagged)
03066 Cement - Portland Type I/II bag NO Req for Test NA Visual Project Staff See Note 9
06552 Lime - Hydrated
03200 Masonry Brick & Block ( Solid )
ea. Accept (Prod) NA LABT Central Lab See Note 1
03201 Brick (Clay)
03209 Manhole Cover and/or Frame
ea. Accept (Prod) NA MC Central Lab 1 1 See Note 12
03212 Catch Basin Frame and/or Grate
04697 Sand ( Masonry ) - Grading A
c.y. Accept (Prod) T27 LABT District Lab 2.5k 1.9k 25 12
04704 Sand ( Masonry ) - Grading B
04819 Gravel ( Bank Run )
08034 Stone ( Broken / Crushed )
c.y.
08035 Gravel ( Crushed ) Accept (Prod) T27 LABT District Lab 5k 3.8k 160 72
08036 Reclaimed Misc. Aggregate
08036X Recl. Misc. Agg. (OFFSITE) Accept (Prod) Chem (Offsite ONLY) MCCTR District Lab 2.5k 1.9k 160 72
05.08 Shear Connectrs l.s. 03542 Stud Shear Connector ea. Accept (Prod) AWS D1.5 MCCTR Central Lab quantity 1 per size
05.09 Welded Studs ea. 03543 Studs - Welding ea. Accept (Prod) AWS D1.5 MCCTR Central Lab quantity 1 per size
05.13 PVC Pipe l.f. 02649 Pipe - Polyvinyl Chloride l.f. NO Req for Test NA Visual Project Staff
05.14 Pstrsd Concrete l.f. 03040 Grout, Non-shrink bag NO Req for Test NA Visual Project Staff See Note 9
Members 03050 Concrete Members, Prestressed l.f. Accept (Prod) NA Visual Lab & Project See Note 2
05.21 Elastomeric c.i. 03040 Grout, Non-shrink See requirements for material #03040 under item 05.14
Bearing Pads 03505-L Bearing Pads (Laminated) ea.
Accept (Prod) NA MCCTR Central Lab See Note 3 See Note 3
03505-P Bearing Pads (Plain) ea.
03506 Bonding Adhesive - Bearing Pads tbd Accept (Prod) NA MCCTR Central Lab quantity NA
05.22 Elastomeric l.f. 03432 Elastomeric Compression Seal l.f. NO Req for Test NA MC Project Staff NA
Comp. Seal 03040 Grout, Non-shrink See requirements for material #03040 under item 05.14
Legend
Item: Standard Specification Section and the first four digits of the Contract Item number. Column also includes section headings
Title: Generally the overall subject of the Standard Specification Section and the Contract Item numbers.
Material Code: Code used in SiteManager and by the Division of Materials Testing to identify component materials used in Contract Items
Material Name: Definition of the Material #
Test Type: Describes where the test is performed
Sample Resp: Who performs the sampling
Frequency: Number of tests required per quantity of material using the sample units.
Sample Units: Units of the amount of material represented by a single sample or test.
Sample Size: Size of Sample
Material Sample Freq. Freq Sample
Test Type
Item Title Code(s) Material Name Resp. 1 per Units Size
Earthwork
02.02 Roadway Excavation, Formation of 08037 Recl. Waste
Embankment and Disposal of 08037X Recl. Waste ( OFFSITE ) Field Central Lab 50000 tons na
Surplus Material 08039 Embankment Material
02.03 Structure Excavation 08037 Recl. Waste
08037X Recl. Waste ( OFFSITE ) Field Central Lab 50000 tons na
08039 Embankment Material
02.07 Borrow 04902 Borrow Field Central Lab 50000 tons na
02.12 Subbase 04819 Gravel (Bank Run)
08034 Stone (Broken/Crushed) District Lab 50000 tons 80 lbs
08035 Gravel (Crushed) Laboratory Central Lab 30000 tons na
08036 Recl. Misc. Agg.
08036X Recl. Misc. Agg. ( OFFSITE )
Project
03.03 Concrete Base 03014-PAV Concrete-Pavement (3500psi/25MPa) Field Personnel
2500 c.y. na
03.04 Processed Aggregate Base 04819 Gravel (Bank Run)
08034 Stone (Broken/Crushed)
08035 Gravel (Crushed) Laboratory District Lab 30000 tons 80 lbs
08036 Recl. Misc. Agg. Central Lab 30000 tons na
08036X Recl. Misc. Agg. ( OFFSITE )
03.05 Processed Aggregate 04819 Gravel (Bank Run)
08034 Stone (Broken/Crushed) District Lab 30000 80 lbs
08035 Gravel (Crushed) Laboratory Central Lab 30000 tons na
08036 Recl. Misc. Agg.
08036X Recl. Misc. Agg. ( OFFSITE )
Form Name
MAT-100 Request for Test
MAT-103 Report of Rejected Material
MAT-104 Report of Test: Miscellaneous Material
MAT-106 DMT Contact List
MAT-107 Notable Observation
MAT-108 Daily Work Report
MAT-108HMA HMA Inspector Checklist
MAT-109 Core Sample Documentation
A1
MAT-300 Report of Test: Anchor Bolts (Straight)
MAT-301 Report of Test: Anchor Bolts (w/Hook)
MAT-302 Report of Test: Hex Bolts
MAT-303 Report of Test: Chain Link Fence Fabric
MAT-304 Report of Test: Reinforced Concrete Pipe
MAT-305 Report of Test: Steel Bars and Shapes
MAT-306 Report of Test: Plain Wire for Welded Wire Fabric
MAT-307 Report of Test: General Tensile Strength
MAT-308 Report of Test: Portland Cement Concrete Cylinders
MAT-309 Report of Test: Masonry Concrete Units
MAT-310 Report of Test: Elastomeric Bearing Pad
MAT-312 Report of Test: Clay Brick
MAT-313 Report of Test: Concrete Block for Slope Protection
MAT-314 Certification of Precast Concrete Products
MAT-316 Report of Test: Portland Cement (All Types)
MAT-323 Report of Test: Steel Strand
MAT-324 Field Report: Inspection of Prestressed/Precast and Reinforced Concrete Pipe Manufacturers
MAT-325 Report of Test: Chain Link Fence Hardware
MAT-326 Report of Test: Chain Link Fence Tension Wire
MAT-327 Report of Test: H-Piles and Wide Flange Shapes
MAT-328 Report of Test: Deformed Steel Wire for Concrete Reinforcement
A2
Process Id: MAT100MA Print Date: 00/00/0000
State of Connecticut
Department of Transportation
Material Test Report
SAMPLE ID REMARKS
REVISED SAMPLE ID
Material Code
Material Description
Sample Date
Sampled By
Source of Supply
Producer/Supplier Code
Material Rep Qty
Sample Unit
Sample Test Type
Acceptance Method Type
Control Type
Control Number
Sample Taken From
Purpose/Intended Use
Location of Sample
Plant ID / TYPE /
Plant Name
Contract Number
District Number
Federal Aid Number
Field Office Phone Number
Sample Status
Date of Assigned Status
Creator User ID
The MAT-100 must accompany all samples and documentation submitted to the Division of Materials Testing
(DMT). The form is normally produced electronically through CMR/SiteManager. All samples other than PC
concrete cylinders must have a MAT-100 attached or included so that the sample can be tracked by DMT
personnel. Samples or documentation received without a MAT-100 may be returned to the project or discarded
without any action by the DMT.
A3
MAT-101 REQUEST FOR TEST (ENVELOPE) (DELETED)
MAT-102 MATERIAL SAMPLE ID CARD (DELETED)
MAT-103 REPORT OF REJECTED MATERIAL
A4
Report of Rejected Material (MAT-103) Instructions
1. Identify the project and material that did not meet specification.
2. Report action taken (if any), which only includes retesting the material with an additional
sample and achieving acceptable results or removing and replacing the deficient material
with acceptable material. When such an action is taken, the MAT-103 provides the DMT
with information on how rejected material was addressed. Signatures are required in this
section to acknowledge the rejection and the action taken.
Please Note: Portland Cement (PC) Concrete is recommended for acceptance or rejection
based on concrete cylinder test results at 28 days of age. Windsor Probe or Swiss Hammer
results are for information only and will not override the test cylinder results at 28 days
regardless of when they are performed. The PC concrete will be listed as an exception to
the specifications on the Final Materials Certificate unless the District accepts the concrete
using the acceptance criteria described below.
3. In the case where no action was taken, the District may formally accept the non-complying
or deficient material in accordance with Sections 1.06.02 or 1.06.04. Signatures in this
section are intended for formal acceptance of the non-complying or deficient material by the
District. In the case where a Town Official or Consulting Engineer accepts material, if the
District agrees, it must formally concur with the signatures. The DMT may still take
exception to the District acceptance and list the material as an exception to the specification
on the Final Materials Certificate if it is unable to concur.
The MAT-104 will be used by DMT personnel to report the results of testing on materials that are not otherwise
covered by any specific reporting form.
AGGREGATES and RIP RAP, PIPE, METAL, ALUMINUM CORRUGATED See District Labs Below*
DISTRTICT 1 DISTRICT 3
Justin Labossiere (860) 258-0335 Steve Parkosevich (203) 389-3128 /29
DISTRICT 2 DISTRICT 4
Mark Tice (860) 537-8935/36 Gerald Smith (860) 585-2780 /81
A6
STATE OF CONNECTICUT NOTABLE OBSERVATION
Department of Transportation MAT-107
Division of Materials Testing
280 West Street
Rocky Hill, CT 06067 Rev. 09/13 Date:
Project: District:
Project Description:
Prime Contractor: Producer/Supplier:
QA Inspector: P/S Location:
QA Firm:
Name of Photos: 1 4 7
*SEE LAST PAGE 2 5 8
Total No.: 3 6 9
Verbally provided to of on
Name Company/Project Date
Inspector
Print
Signature:
A7
STATE OF CONNECTICUT NOTABLE OBSERVATION
Department of Transportation MAT-107
Division of Materials Testing
280 West Street
Rocky Hill, CT 06067 Rev. 09/13 Date:
A8
STATE OF CONNECTICUT NOTABLE OBSERVATION
Department of Transportation MAT-107
Division of Materials Testing
280 West Street
Rocky Hill, CT 06067 Rev. 09/13 Date:
PHOTOS:
A9
STATE OF CONNECTICUT NOTABLE OBSERVATION
Department of Transportation MAT-107
Division of Materials Testing
280 West Street
Rocky Hill, CT 06067 Rev. 09/13 Date:
PHOTOS: continued...
A10
STATE OF CONNECTICUT NOTABLE OBSERVATION
Department of Transportation MAT-107
Division of Materials Testing
280 West Street
Rocky Hill, CT 06067 Rev. 09/13 Date:
A11
CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Division of Materials Testing
MAT 108 rev 1/15
DATE Q. A. INSPECTOR
Q. C. INSPECTORS
(CERTIFICATION No./COMPANY)
COMMENTS /DEFICIENCIES:
NOTE: Double click in this area and erase this sentence before entering comments / deficiencies text.
Enter Start and estimated End times for time from and to work station or home Total Shift Hours
Enter Start and End times for actual time at the plants or projects Total Overtime Hours:
ATTACHMENTS
Material
Information:
PROJECT(S): MATERIAL(S):
Confirm assignment, correct specification year, and mix status(A/PT) with Plant Technician?
Review test data charts, past technician notes and copies of past testing reports?
Inspect aggregates for consistency, quality, cleanliness and approved source of supply?
Visually inspect stockpiles and cold-feed bins for segregation and contamination?
Latest JMF and HMA laboratory correction factors are available and accurate?
Appropriate PG binder grade to be used for the days production?
Inspect Haul units for proper canvas covers and approved truck body release agents?
Check the temperature of the mix?
Inspect the process of the Batch/Drum plant operations?
Check truck tickets for mix proportion, class, RAP content, moisture, and target weights?
Is the HMA plant running only on full automatic (not auto manual or manual)?
; SAMPLES REMARKS
Retrieve all QC Documentation?
Obtain random Verification sample(s)?
Was a Liquid Bituminous sample obtained?
If Yes,-------->> Sample Info.:
Was an Independent Assurance Split Sample obtained?
If Yes,-------->> Project: Material:
QC Test #:
COMMENTS/DEFICIENCIES:
A13
CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION DIVISION OF MATERIALS TESTING
Core Sample Documentation
Mat 109 Rev 4/14 Security ID Tag:
STATE OF CONNECTICUT
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SEAL NO. 1: ________________
DIVISION OF MATERIALS TESTING
SEAL NO. 2: ________________
A15
ALUMINUM ALLOY CULVERT PIPE
PERFORATED ALUMINUM ALLOY PIPE FOR UNDERDRAINS
State of Connecticut
SOURCE OF SUPPLY Department of Transportation Sample ID #
Bureau of Engineering & Construction
Inspection Report of Aluminum Pipe
LOCATION OF SOURCE OF SUPPLY MAT-201
A16
PERFORATED METAL PIPE (Steel)
A17
STRUCTURAL PLATE AND PIPE ARCHES
A18
CULVERT END
A19
T27/C136 Non-cumulative RETAINED MASSES
2 1/2
63 mm
5 2
125 mm 50 mm
3 1/2 1 1/2
90 mm 37.5 mm
1 1/2 1
37.5 mm 25 mm
3/4 3/4
19 mm 19 mm
1/4 1/4
6.3 mm 6.3 mm
PAN PAN
1/4 1/4
6.3 mm 6.3 mm
No. 10 No. 10
2.0 mm 2.0 mm
No. 40 No. 40
425 m 425 m
No. 100 No. 100
150 m 150 m
No. 200 No. 200
75 m 75 m
PAN PAN
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
BUREAU OF ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION SAMPLE ID #
SOURCE OF SUPPLY REPORT OF TESTS: BANK RUN GRAVELS
OR PROCESSED AGGREGATE MAT-205
LOCATION OF SOURCE OF SUPPLY % WEAR & LAB NO. MAXIMUM DENSITY
SIEVES % PASS SIEVES % PASS
USING AGENCY 1 1/2 1 1/2 PLASTICITY & LAB NO. (PLASTIC OR NON-PLASTIC)
37.5 mm 37.5 mm
QUANTITY REPRESENTED 1 1
25 mm 25 mm
3/4 3/4
PURPOSE FOR WHICH MATERIAL WILL BE USED
19 mm 19 mm RECOMMENDED FOR:
1/4 1/4
6.3 mm 6.3 mm
A20
T11/C117 T11/C117
ORIGINAL MASS gm ORIGINAL MASS gm
SILT % SILT %
T27/C136 T27/C136
RETAINED IND.RETAINED PASSING RETAINED RETAINED IND.RETAINED PASSING RETAINED
MASS % % % MASS % % %
5/8 5/8
16.0 mm 16.0 mm
1/2 1/2
12.5 mm 12.5 mm
3/8 3/8
9.5 mm 9.5 mm
No. 4 No. 4
4.75 mm 4.75 mm
No. 8 No. 8
2.36 mm 2.36 mm
No. 16 No. 16
1.18 mm 1.18 mm
No. 30 No. 30
600 m 600 m
No. 50 No. 50
300 m 300 m
No. 100 No. 100
150 m 150 m
PAN PAN
SILT %
Person Performing Test (initials) :
Division of Materials Testing
A21
T27/C136 Non-cumulative RETAINED MASSES
NO. 3 NO. 6 NO. 8
2 1/2
63 mm
2 1 1/2
50 mm 25 mm 12.5 mm
1 1/2 3/4 3/8
37.5 mm 19 mm 9.5 mm
1 1/4 1/2 No. 4
31.5 mm 12.5 mm 4.75 mm
1 3/8 No. 8
25 mm 9.5 mm 2.36 mm
1/2 No. 4 No. 16
12.5 mm 4.75 mm 1.18 mm
PAN PAN PAN
NO. 4 NO. 67
2
50 mm
1 1/2 1
37.5 mm 25 mm
1 1/4 3/4
31.5 mm 19 mm
1 1/2
25 mm 12.5 mm
3/4 3/8
19 mm 9.5 mm
1/2 No. 4
12.5 mm 4.75 mm
3/8 No. 8
9.5 mm 2.36 mm
PAN PAN PAN
KIND OF MATERIAL MAT-207 DATE PROJECT #
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
SOURCE OF SUPPLY SAMPLE ID #
DIVISION OF MATERIALS TESTING
REPORT OF TEST: COARSE AGGREGATE
LOCATION OF SOURCE OF SUPPLY SQUARE MESH PERCENT PASSING PERCENTAGE OF WEAR
SIEVES
SAMPLE TAKEN FROM SOUNDNESS % LOSS
2 1/2
63 mm
LOCATION OF 2
50 mm
SAMPLED BY 1 1/2 RECOMMENDED FOR
37.5 mm
DATE SAMPLED 1 1/4
31.5 mm
USING AGENCY 1
25 mm
QUANTITY REPRESENTED 3/4
19 mm
PURPOSE FOR WHICH MATERIAL WILL BE USED 1/2 REMARKS
12.5 mm
3/8
9.5 mm
DATE MATERIAL WILL BE USED
No. 4
4.75 mm
WHERE MATERIAL WILL BE USED No. 8
2.36 mm
No. 16
SAMPLE RECEIVED 1.18 mm Person Performing Test (initials):
No. 100
150 m
Division of Materials Testing
A22
Rock Salt
Sample Weight 1/2 inch % passing
Wt of Standard #4 % passing
% NaCl # 30 % passing
Salt Wt Pan
Specification Reference
Standard Specification ________________
Supplemental Specification ____________
Project Specification __________________
Other ______________________________
Person Accepting Technical Responsibility
Name: ______________________________
Title: ________________________________
Date Project #
Specification: Reference File 139 -
AASHTO M143, Type 1 (except State of Connecticut
sections 9.1.2 and 11.2) Department of Transportation
Methods: M143 Rapid, T27, T265 Bureau of Engineering & Construction Sample ID #
_________________________________ Report of Test: Rock Salt
Lab use only MAT-208
Spec. Results
Material #
% NaCl 95 % min _______________
Vendor #
Moisture 3% max _______________
Date Sampled % Passing inch 100 _______________
% passing # 4 20 90 _______________
Material Quantity
% passing # 8 10 60 _______________
Material Unit
% passing # 30 0 15 _______________
Date Received
Person Performing Test (initials) : _______________
C or M
Dates ----
Recommended For Remarks
A23
Calcium Chloride
Project # Sample ID #
Date Analyst
Sample Wt.
N KmnO4
ml KmnO4
CaCl Factor
% CaCl
Specification Reference
Vendor #
Date Received
Dates ----
A24
T96/C131 Los Angeles Abrasion Test
Pass. Ret.
(inches/mm) (inches/mm)
USING AGENCY
Vendor #
QUANTITY PRESENTED
SAMPLE RECEIVED
A25
MOISTURE/DENSITY
Maximum Density
(Kg/cu.m-Lbs/cu.ft)
Optimum Moisture
Information
Division of Materials Testing
A26
Connecticut Department of Transportation
Moisture Density Data Computation Sheet
MAT-217 - 6" Mold
Date Tested 1 2 3 4
Project No. Soil & Tare
Sampled From Tare
Sampled By Wet Weight
Date Sampled X X X X
Type of Material Volume 13.33 13.33 13.33 13.33
Tested By Wet Density
W.C.
Sample ID No. Dry Density
% Stone Replaced lbs. Wet 500 500 500 500
3
Maximum Density = pcf kg/m Dry
Optimum Moisture = % W.C.
Clear Sheet
A27
Connecticut Department of Transportation
Moisture Density Data Computation Sheet
MAT-218 - 4" Mold
Date Tested 1 2 3 4
Project No. Soil & Tare
Sampled From Tare
Sampled By Wet Weight
Date Sampled X X X X
Type of Material Volume 30 30 30 30
Tested By Wet Density
W.C.
Sample ID No. Dry Density
% Stone Replaced lbs. Wet 500 500 500 500
3
Maximum Density = pcf kg/m Dry
Optimum Moisture = % W.C.
Clear Sheet
A28
SPECIFIC GRAVITY AND ABSORPTION OF COARSE AGGREGATE T 85/C127
DIVISION OF MATERIALS TESTING - MAT-219
SAMPLE # 1 2 3
A
Bulk Specific Gravity
B-C
B
Bulk Specific Gravity (SSD Basis)
B-C
A
Apparent Specific Gravity
A-C
B-A
Absorption %
A x 100
A29
Connecticut Department of Transportation - Division of Materials Testing
Fine Aggregate Soundness Worksheet T104/C88 - MAT-220
Kind of Material: Source: Tech/Eng. Initials:
Original Grading (Plus #4) Sample Sizes For Original Grading Soak Dry Schedule
1/2 (12.5)
3/8 (9.5) Grading of Original Sample
#4 (4.75) Pass Ret. On
#8 (2.36) 3/8 (9.5) #4 (4.75) %
#16 (1.18) #4 (4.75) #8 (2.36) %
#30 (600 ) #8 (2.36) #16 (1.18) %
#50 (300 ) #16 (1.18) #30 (600 ) %
Totals 100 #30 (600 ) #50 (300 ) %
Total 100
(Required Sample Not Less Than 100g For Each Size)
Mass Before Mass After Loss in Loss in Grading of Weighted
Passing Retained Actual Mass
Test Grams. Test Grams. Grams % Orig. Sample Average %
#4 (4.75) #8 (2.36)
A30
Connecticut Department of Transportation - Division of Materials Testing
Coarse Aggregate Soundness Worksheet T104/C88 - MAT-221
Kind of Material: Source: Tech/Eng. Initials:
Original Grading (Plus #4) Sample Sizes For Original Grading Soak Dry Schedule
2 to 1 3000 2 (50)
5000
(63) (37.5)
2000 1 (37.5)
1 to 1500 1000 1 (25)
(37.5) (19) 500 (19)
to 3/8 670 (12.5)
1000
(19) (9.5)
330 3/8 (9.5)
3/8 to # 4
300 300 # 4 (4.75)
(9.5) (4.75)
A31
CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
DIVISION OF MATERIALS TESTING
ASSURANCE REPORT: FIELD TESTING PERSONNEL AND EQUIPMENT
MAT-222
Location:
Inspected By:
Consultant State
Remarks/Observations
A11
MAT-223 (Deleted)
CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
DIVISION OF MATERIALS TESTING
ASSURANCE REPORT:
PLASTIC PC CONCRETE - MAT-224
DATE: PROJECT NUMBER:
MIX TEMP. (T309/C1064): NOTE: COMPLETED MAT 222 MUST BE ATTACHED TO THIS REPORT
BATCH MASS PER CUBIC METER
OTHER SAND STONE STONE STONE TOTAL TOTAL
CEMENT + % Moisture MIXING WATER MASS
lb. lb. lb. lb. lb. lb. lb. lb.
ACTUAL
MIX DESIGN
TOLERANCE 1% 1% 2% 2% 2% 2% 1% (Central Mix)
AIR TEST (T152/C231) (side by side check of test equip. required) SLUMP TEST (T119/C143)
TOTAL AMOUNT
TIME PROJECT TIME COMPARISON TIME
WATER PER OF
TAKEN TEST RESULTS TAKEN TEST RESULTS TAKEN
BATCH (gal.) SLUMP
% air % air
TOLERANCE results should not differ by more than 1 %
YIELD (T121/C138)
= = =
TOTAL BATCH UNIT YIELD PER BATCH YIELD PER
TIME RELATIVE
WEIGHT WEIGHT BATCH SIZE CUBIC YARD
TAKEN YIELD
lb. lb./ ft3 (ft3 / batch) (y3) (ft3 / y3)
27
Signature Signature
A12
CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
DIVISION OF MATERIALS TESTING
ASSURANCE REPORT:
PLASTIC PC CONCRETE (METRIC) - MAT-225
DATE PROJECT NUMBER:
MIX TEMP. (T309/C1064) NOTE: COMPLETED MAT 222 MUST BE ATTACHED TO THIS REPORT
BATCH MASS PER CUBIC METER
OTHER SAND STONE STONE STONE TOTAL TOTAL
CEMENT + % Moisture MIXING WATER MASS
kg kg kg kg kg kg kg kg
ACTUAL
MIX DESIGN
TOLERANCE 1% 1% 2% 2% 2% 2% 1% (Central Mix)
AIR TEST (T152/C231) (side by side check of test equip. SLUMP TEST (T119/C143)
i d) TOTAL AMOUNT
TIME PROJECT TIME COMPARISON TIME
WATER PER OF
TAKEN TEST RESULTS TAKEN TEST RESULTS TAKEN
BATCH (L) SLUMP
% air % air
TOLERANCE results should not differ by more than 1 %
YIELD (T121/C138)
= =
TOTAL MASS MASS PER YIELD PER BATCH
TIME RELATIVE
OF BATCH CUBIC METER BATCH SIZE
TAKEN YIELD
kg kg / m3 3
(m / batch)
3
(m )
Signature Signature
A13
Glass Beads
Grams % Passing Moisture Resistance
# 20 Imperfect Wt
# 30 Round Wt
# 40 % Perfect
# 50 Refractive index
# 80 Date
# 100 Analyst
Pan Project #
Totals Sample ID #
Specification Reference
Standard/Project Specification _____________
Supplemental Specification ________________
Other _________________________________
Person Accepting Technical Responsibility
Name: _________________________________
Title: __________________________________
Date Project #
Specifications: AASHTO M 247 Type 1 State of Connecticut
(via Form 815 M.07.03), and Federal Department of Transportation
Specification TT-8-1325C (contract for
glass beads) Bureau of Engineering & Construction Sample ID #
Methods: In accordance with above Report of Test: Glass Beads
specifications. MAT-228
Lab use only % Passing Type 1A Type1B Results
Material #
# 20 100 ---- --------------------------
# 10 Sample ID #
# 12 Date
# 14 Analyst
# 16
# 18
# 20
pan
Specification Reference
Vendor # # 12 05 -------------------------
# 14 5 20 -------------------------
Date Sampled
# 16 40 80 -------------------------
Destination Code
#18 10 40 -------------------------
Pan 02 -------------------------
Material Unit
Dates ----
A15
Water
Appearance Color
pH Water Factor
Project # Sample ID #
Date Analyst
Specification Reference
Other ______________________________
Name: ______________________________
Title: ________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Date Project #
Specification: Form 815 M.03.01-4 State of Connecticut
Methods: In accordance with
AASHTO T26 Department of Transportation
Bureau of Engineering & Construction Sample ID #
Note: Report of Test: Water
If tests indicate unfavorable MAT-230
results, further testing may be
required. (T107, T131, or T154
and T106, or other
recommended tests in Appearance _____________
cooperation with
Concrete/Steel Section) Color _______________
A16
White & Yellow Fast Dry, Solvent Based Pavement Markings
Color (Fed. 595 33538) Dry times (ASTM D 711) % Pigment (ASTM D 3720)
Contrast Ratio (Fed. Test 141-4121)) Direct Reflect. (Fed. Ref. 141-6121) 1 _________ (100) =
Specification Reference
Other ______________________________
Name: ______________________________
Title: _______________________________
White Yellow
Date Sampled
Viscosity 80 100 KU 80 100 KU ____________
Material Quantity
Direct Reflectance 85% + 50 % + ____________
Batch #
% Pigment 55% + 55% + ____________
A17
White & Yellow Regular Dry, Solvent Based Pavement Markings
Direct Reflect. (Fed. Ref. 141-6121) Contrast Ratio(Fed.Test 141-4121) 1 __________ (100) =
Dry times (ASTM D 711) Color (Fed. 595 33538) 2 __________ (100) =
Specification Reference
Other ______________________________
Name: ______________________________
Title: ________________________________
C or M
Recommended For Remarks
Dates ----
A18
White & Yellow Airport Solvent Based Paint
Viscosity @ 77 (ASTM D 562) Direct Reflect. (Fed. Ref. 141-6121) Contrast Ratio (Fed. Test 141-4121)
Water Resistance (ASTM D1308) Dry times (ASTM D 711) Color test (595-33538 yellow)
Specification Reference
Other ______________________________
Name: ______________________________
Title: ________________________________
Federal Test TT P 85 E
Vendor #
Viscosity 70 80 KU ___________
Destination Code
Direct Reflectance 84% + ___________
Date Received
Flexibility No Flaws ___________
C or M
Recommended For Remarks
Dates ----
A19
White & Yellow Fast Dry, Waterborne Paint
(ASTM D 2697)
% Non Volatile % Pigment (ASTM D 3723) Color test (595-33538 yellow) Scrub Resist. (ASTM D 2486)
1________ ________
1__________(100)= Flash Point (Ref. 200G) Dry times (ASTM D 711)
________
2___________(100)=
_________ (100) =
Specification Reference
Standard Specification ________________
Supplemental Specification ____________
Project Specification __________________
2
Other ______________________________
Person Accepting Technical Responsibility
Name: ______________________________
Title: _______________________________
Specification: M.07.21 (Note: for State of Connecticut Date Project #
next maintenance contract review
delete reference file 200 and refer to
Department of Transportation
M.07.21 as the spec) Bureau of Engineering & Construction
Report of Test: White & Yellow Fast Sample ID #
Method: FTMS #141 Dry, Waterborne Paint
Material #
MAT-239
Vendor # Viscosity (80 90 KU) ___________ Dry Time (-120 sec) ___________
Material Unit
Dates ----
A20
White & Yellow Regular Dry, Waterborne Paint
% Non Volatile (ASTM D 2697) % Pigment (ASTM D 3723) Color test (595-13538 yellow)
_________ _________
Specification Reference
Date Received
C or M
Recommended Remarks
For
Dates ----
District IV Lab
NOTES:
A22
State of Connecticut Department of Transportation
Division of Materials Testing
Independent Assurance Program Evaluation Report:
Concrete Aggregates Coarse Aggregates
MAT-242
Purpose: This form is for evaluation of assurance testing of concrete aggregates. In accordance with the minimum
requirements for testing, concrete aggregates are sampled and tested for acceptance purposes randomly on a bi-
weekly basis, and assurance testing of these processes is required each ten tests. This assurance testing
evaluates in-house (not directly related to the projects) sample reducing and gradation analysis of concrete
aggregates tested at various satellite locations utilizing various equipment and personnel. See MAT-245 for
assurance testing criteria.
District IV Lab
NOTES:
A23
State of Connecticut Department of Transportation
Division of Materials Testing
Independent Assurance Program Evaluation Report:
Subbase and Processed Aggregate Base
MAT-243
Purpose: This form is for evaluation of assurance testing of Subbase and Processed Aggregate Base. In accordance
with the minimum requirements for testing, roadbase aggregates are sampled and tested for acceptance and
assurance processes. To meet project related minimum testing requirements, project personnel notify the District
Laboratories for required acceptance and assurance testing of these materials. The process starts at the project site,
where laboratory personnel witness and critique the sampling procedure at the site. Laboratory acceptance testing is
then performed and split samples are sent to the Central Laboratory for in-house (not directly related to the projects)
assurance testing, which evaluates sample reducing and gradation analysis of the materials tested at various satellite
locations utilizing various equipment and personnel. See MAT-245 for assurance testing criteria.
Assurance Testing Period (Dates): From: To:
Number of assurance tests Number of assurance tests Percentage of assurance Was corrective action
performed. not meeting assurance tests not meeting assurance taken and noted for tests
criteria. criteria. not meeting criteria?
District II Lab
District IV Lab
NOTES:
A24
State of Connecticut Department of Transportation
Division of Materials Testing
Independent Assurance Program Evaluation Report:
Plastic PC Concrete
MAT-244
Purpose: This form is for evaluation of assurance testing of plastic PC concrete. In accordance with the minimum
requirements for testing, plastic PC concrete is required to be sampled and tested by project personnel for required
acceptance and assurance testing. After notifying project staff of the need for required assurance testing,
laboratory personnel evaluate the sampling and testing procedure; verify that adequate and calibrated testing
equipment is utilized and readily available; and verify use of qualified personnel for NHS projects. Side-by-side air
content testing is performed to validate project test equipment. When requested, technical expertise is also
provided to the project personnel during the subject assurance testing. Forms MAT-222 and MAT-224 (MAT-225
for metric projects) are required to be completed by laboratory personnel during the assurance testing, and if
testing deficiencies are encountered, they are noted. NOTES: 1) This form does not evaluate the projects on an
individual basis for conformance to minimum acceptance and assurance testing requirements as specified in the
Schedule of Minimum Requirements for Sampling Materials for Test. As stated above, this form is for evaluation
of the assurance testing of plastic PC concrete. 2) Comparison concrete specimens are not required to be
fabricated by laboratory personnel during the assurance test.
District II Lab
District IV Lab
NOTES:
A25
STATE OF CONNECTICUT
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
BUREAU OF ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION
DIVISION OF MATERIALS TESTING
MAT-245
If assurance samples tested at the Central Laboratory vary from the samples
tested at the District Laboratories by more than the percent shown below, the
cause of the variations shall be investigated. These limits were derived from
historical experience, along with engineering expertise.
A26
MAT-300
GALVANIZATION oz/ft2 (g/m2)
DIA. = BOLT NUT WASHER
Mils (m) Mils (m) Mils (m)
DIA. =
SUM
AVE.
AVE x 1.7
(AVE x7.067)
THK. = THK. =
TECHNICAL RESPONSIBILITY
________ SUPPLEMENTAL SPECIFICATION
GRADE
________ PROJECT SPECIAL PROVISION
PERSON ACCEPTING
________ STANDARD SPECIFICATION
HARDNESS
Recommendations
A27
MAT-301
GALV.
DIA. =
SUM
AVE.
AVE x 1.7
(AVE x7.067)
THK. = THK. =
TECHNICAL RESPONSIBILITY
________ SUPPLEMENTAL SPECIFICATION
GRADE
________ PROJECT SPECIAL PROVISION
PERSON ACCEPTING
________ STANDARD SPECIFICATION
HARDNESS
GALV. Oz/ft2(g/m2)
RECOMMENDED FOR REMARKS
A28
MAT-302
GALV.
DIA. =
SUM
AVE.
AVE x 1.7
(AVE x7.067)
THK. = THK. =
TECHNICAL RESPONSIBILITY
________ SUPPLEMENTAL SPECIFICATION
GRADE
________ PROJECT SPECIAL PROVISION
PERSON ACCEPTING
________ STANDARD SPECIFICATION
AREA (mm2)
HARDNESS
GALV. (g/m2)
Begin Date End Date Tested REMARKS
By
A29
MAT-303
PROJECT NUMBER: MAT-303 PROCESSING DATE MATERIAL CODE
STATE OF CONNECTICUT
SAMPLE NUMBER:
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
DIVISION OF MATERIALS TESTING LABORATORY NO. 3300
REPORT OF TEST:
CHAIN LINK FENCE FABRIC
Actual Specification
As specified on
Height of Fabric, inches (mm)
TITLE: _____________________________________________
plans or spec. prov.
NAME : ____________________________________________
RECOMMENDATION
Machine Readings
RCP RCP RCP RCP Slot M ethod of Dat e Date Age Req'd Req'd Req'd Actual Actual Actual Act ual Core Absp. Req'd Reinf . Actual Reinf . Remarks Stat us
Size Lengt h Class Wall M anufacture Cast Broken .01 Crack .01+10% Ult imate Visible .01 Crack .01+10% Ult imate (in2/ ft ) (in2 /f t)
(in.) (ft ) (Y/N) (days) (lbs.) (lbs.) (lbs.) (lbs.) (lbs.) (lbs.) (lbs.) (Y/N) (%) i o i o
A30
MAT-305
Grade
Area, in2 (mm2)
SPECIFICATION REFERENCE
PERSON ACCEPTING
________ STANDARD SPECIFICATION
Test No.
Begin Test End Test Tested By REMARKS
Recommendations
A31
MAT-306
Tables From ASTM A 82
Steel Wire, Plain, For Concrete Reinforcement
Size Number
TITLE: _____________________________________________
NAME : ____________________________________________
TECHNICAL RESPONSIBILITY
SPECIFICATION REFERENCE
___ ___
________ PROJECT SPECIAL PROVISION
________ STANDARD SPECIFICATION
T.S. (psi)
RECOMMENDATION
A32
MAT-307
Load (lbf)
NAME : ____________________________________________
Y.P. (psi)
TECHNICAL RESPONSIBILITY
SPECIFICATION REFERENCE
Load (lbf)
PERSON ACCEPTING
________ SUPPLEMENTAL SPECIFICATION
T.S. (psi)
________ PROJECT SPECIAL PROVISION
________ STANDARD SPECIFICATION
Elong. (%)
Cold Bend
Galv (mils)
Test No.
________ OTHER
RECOMMENDATION
A33
A34
MAT-309
Compression Units
Specimen: #1 #2 #3
Received Weight (WR), lb or kg
Gross Area (Ag), in2 or mm2
Max. Comp. Load (PMAX), lbf or N
Absorption Units
Specimen: #1 #2 #3
Ave. Height (H), in or mm
Immersed Weight (Wi), lb or kg
Saturated Weight (Ws), lb or kg
O.D. Weight Final (Wd), lb or kg
Spec. Spec.
#1 #2 #3 Ave.
Ave. Ind.
Height, in (mm)
TITLE: _____________________________________________
NAME : ____________________________________________
Length, in (mm)
TECHNICAL RESPONSIBILITY
SPECIFICATION REFERENCE
PERSON ACCEPTING
________ SUPPLEMENTAL SPECIFICATION
Width, in (mm)
________ PROJECT SPECIAL PROVISION
________ STANDARD SPECIFICATION
Comp. Strength,
psi (MPa)
Absorption,
lb/ft3 (kg/m3)
________ OTHER
RECOMMENDATION
A35
MAT-310
2. Proj. No.:
3. Manufacturers I.D.:
Lot Number:
Pad Number:
Slope
Spacing (Lam.)
SPECIFICATION REFERENCE
TECHNICAL RESPONSIBILITY
________ SUPPLEMENTAL SPECIFICATION
PERSON ACCEPTING
Edge Cover
________ STANDARD SPECIFICATION
Elast. Layer
Comp. Strain
Duro. Hardness
Shop Drawing
________ OTHER
Recommendation
A36
MAT-311 (Deleted)
MAT-312
Compression Units
Specimen: #1 #2 #3 #4 #5
2 2
Gross Area (A), in (mm )
Maximum Load (W), lbf (N)
Absorption Units
Specimen: #1 #2 #3 #4 #5
Saturated Weight 5-h boil(Wb),
lb (kg)
Oven Dry Weight Final (Wd),
lb (kg)
Spec. Spec.
#1 #2 #3 #4 #5 Ave
Ave. Ind.
Depth, in (mm)
TITLE: _____________________________________________
NAME : ____________________________________________
Length, in (mm)
TECHNICAL RESPONSIBILITY
SPECIFICATION REFERENCE
PERSON ACCEPTING
________ SUPPLEMENTAL SPECIFICATION
Width, in (mm)
________ PROJECT SPECIAL PROVISION
________ STANDARD SPECIFICATION
Strength,
psi (MPa)
Absorption by 5-
hour boiling (%)
________ OTHER
RECOMMENDATION
A37
MAT-313
4 (100 mm)
8 (203 mm)
16 (406 mm)
L, Length, 16 +/- in
inches (mm) 406 +/- 12.5 mm
W, Width, 8 +/-
TITLE: _____________________________________________
NAME : ____________________________________________
H, Height, 4 +/-
PERSON ACCEPTING
A, Area,
________ PROJECT SPECIAL PROVISION
----
in2 (mm2)
________ STANDARD SPECIFICATION
Load,
----
lbf (N)
Stength, 3000 psi
psi (MPa) 21 MPa
________ OTHER
RECOMMENDATION
A38
CERTIFICATION OF PRECAST DATE OF SHIPMENT
CONCRETE PRODUCTS STATE OF CONNECTICUT
MAT-314 (PC-1) DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Project Personnel: Submit with
REV. 1/15 DIVISION OF MATERIALS TESTING Request for Test AFTER visual
280 West Street , Rocky Hill CT 06067-3502 inspection on project site.
List one type of product per cast date per line.
DISTRIBUTION: Original to Lab, Copy to Project Engineer, Copy to be kept by Manufacturer.
MANUFACTURER LOCATION
Remarks
This document certifies that all the products listed above conform to all applicable Department and project
specifications, including but not limited to the Buy America requirements regarding all steel components.
Authorized Agent of Manufacturer
Signed: Date:
A39
MAT-315 (Deleted)
MAT-316
SAMPLE SPECIFICATION REFERENCE
STANDARD SPECIFICATION ___________
BRAND SUPPLEMENTAL SPECIFICATION ___________
PROJECT SPECIAL PROVISION ___________
TYPE OTHER ___________
FULL
DATE TO CHEM. RM. CHEMICAL PROJECT #
DATE RESULTS
RETURNED FINENESS ONLY SAMPLE #
Mat-316
AASHTO M 85 LAB NO.
(ASTM C 150)
REPORT OF TEST: PORTLAND CEMENT (ALL TYPES)
PHYSICAL SECTION TEST RESULTS CHEMICAL SECTION TEST RESULTS
TEST LAB AASHTO TEST LAB AASHTO
RESULT SPEC. RESULT SPEC.
AIR
FINENESS 2600 -
CONTENT % 12 MAX. SoCm/Gm 4200
SiO2 % NONE
AUTOCLAVE
EXPANSION % .80 MAX Al2O3 % NONE
C3 S % NONE
TIME OF
SETTING C2 S % NONE
VICAT, MIN 45 to 375 C3 A % NONE
a) WHEN C3A < 8%
b) WHEN C3A > 8%
NOTES:
RECOMMENDED FOR: REMARKS:
A40
MAT-316 - Page 2
CEMENT TYPE ____ LAB NO.
T 106 T 137
C 109 DATE: TIME: C 185
AGE WATER %
DATE WATER ml
1. FLOW %
2. GROSS WT
3. - CUP WT
AVG = NET WT
FACTOR
NET WT*
FACTOR
AIR CONT %
DATE
T-107 T-129
C-151 AUTOCLAVE C-187 NORMAL CONSISTENCY
TIME
BARS MADE WATER %
PENETRATION
SWITCHES ON mm
VENT CLOSED
T-131
295 PSI C-191 VICAT TIME OF SET
AFTER STEAM
BEFORE STEAM
DIFFERENCE
% EXPANSION
A41
MAT-323
PERSON ACCEPTING
RECOMMENDATION
A42
MAT-324 Page 1 of 2
Field Report: Inspection of Prestressed, Precast and
Reinforced Concrete Pipe Manufacturers
Date: Inspection by:
Phone:
Fax No: _____________________
E-Mail: _____________________
Plant Name
Address
Plant Manager
NPCA Certified _______________________________________________________________________
Items of Manufacture
MIXERS
Manufacturer Type Capacity
PIPE MACHINES
Manufacturer Type Sizes
CALIBRATION of SCALES
Scale Date of Calibration Calibration Company
Cement
Aggregate
Water
Other
TESTING EQUIPMENT
Testing Machine Date of Calibration Calibration Company
3-Edge
Compression
Concrete Testing Equip. Condition Calibration Info. Available
Air Meter
Slump Cone
Thermometers
A43
MAT-324 Page 2 of 2
PLANT QUALITY CONTROL PERSONNEL
Employee ACI / PCI Certified NETTCP Conc. Tech.
Additional remarks
REINFORCEMENT
Domestic Steel
ADMIXTURES
Manufacturers of Admixtures
Name Type
A44
MAT-325
PERSON ACCEPTING
________ SUPPLEMENTAL SPECIFICATION
________ PROJECT SPECIAL PROVISION
________ STANDARD SPECIFICATION
________ OTHER
RECOMMENDATION
A45
MAT-326
Actual Specification
TITLE: _____________________________________________
NAME : ____________________________________________
Gage of Wire
TECHNICAL RESPONSIBILITY
SPECIFICATION REFERENCE
PERSON ACCEPTING
________ SUPPLEMENTAL SPECIFICATION
Tensile Strength,
________ PROJECT SPECIAL PROVISION
________ STANDARD SPECIFICATION
psi (MPa)
Weight of Coating,
oz/ft2 (g/m2)
________ OTHER
RECOMMENDATION
A46
MAT-327
tf
tw d
+ 1/4 +4
b, flange width - 3/16 -3
SPECIFICATION REFERENCE
+1/4 +6
TECHNICAL RESPONSIBILITY
d, depth -3/16 -5
________ SUPPLEMENTAL SPECIFICATION
________ PROJECT SPECIAL PROVISION
PERSON ACCEPTING
--- ---
________ STANDARD SPECIFICATION
A47
MAT-328
ASTM A 496
Steel Wire, Deformed, for Concrete Reinforcement
Table 4 Tension Test Requirements (Material for Welded Wire Reinforcement)
psi (MPa) min
Tensile strength 80000 (550)
Yield strength 70000(485)
Size Number
TITLE: _____________________________________________
NAME : ____________________________________________
TECHNICAL RESPONSIBILITY
SPECIFICATION REFERENCE
___ ___
________ PROJECT SPECIAL PROVISION
________ STANDARD SPECIFICATION
T.S. (psi)
RECOMMENDATION
A48
400 Series Forms
MAT-400 (Deleted)
STATE OF CONNECTICUT
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
KIND OF MATERIAL DATE
BUREAU OF ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION
DIVISION OF MATERIALS TESTING LABORATORY NO.
REPORT OF TEST:
SOURCE OF SUPPLY
ASPHALT BINDER MAT-401
LOCATION OF SOURCE OF SUPPLY TEST TEST TEMP RESULTS RECOMMENDED FOR
SPECIFIC GRAVITY @ 25 C
SAMPLE TAKEN FROM
FLASH POINT, C
LOCATION OF
VISCOSITY (Brookfield) @ 135 C Pa-s
PURPOSE FOR WHICH MATERIAL WILL BE USED DYNAMIC SHEAR G*sin(delta) kPa
CREEP STIFFNESS
DATE MATERIAL WILL BE USED
M VALUE
FAILURE STRAIN
weight after
heat SUS/SFS
+ 1.5 X_______________ (corr.)
= % Name: __________________
2 Title: ___________________
WHERE USED
SAMPLE RECEIVED
STATE OF CONNECTICUT
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
DIVISION OF MATERIALS TESTING
MAT 404 (REV 2-15) CHECK LIST FOR BITUMINOUS CONCRETE PLANTS (BATCH TYPE) Page 1 of 7
Plant: Location:
The mixing plant used in the preparation of bituminous concrete shall conform to the following requirements:
Aggregates:
TYPE SOURCE OF SUPPLY TYPE SOURCE OF SUPPLY
1/4 1/4
3/8 3/8
1/2 1/2
3/4 3/4
1 1
1 1/4 1 1/4
MAT 404 (REV 2-15) CHECK LIST FOR BITUMINOUS CONCRETE PLANTS (BATCH TYPE) Page 2 of 7
Screenings Other
Cold Bins:
Dust Return:
Method of Introduction:
Pneumatic
Screwed
Separate Bin
Reversible Screw
Knockout Box
Other
MAT 404 (REV 2-15) CHECK LIST FOR BITUMINOUS CONCRETE PLANTS (BATCH TYPE) Page 3 of 7
Hot Bins:
Overflow pipes
Delivers asphalt cement in thin, uniform sheet full width of the mixer
Sampling valves located in lower half of an end bulkhead and on mixer supply line.
MAT 404 (REV 2-15) CHECK LIST FOR BITUMINOUS CONCRETE PLANTS (BATCH TYPE) Page 4 of 7
Tickets:
All vendors producing bituminous concrete for the State of Connecticut under the terms of a contract
must have their truck-weighing scales, storage bin scales, and mixing plant automated so as to provide
a detailed ticket containing the following information:
Mixture designation* (Including RAP (dry weight) percentage and moisture content, if
5) used. If WMA technology is used, the technology and the additive rate or the water
injection rate must be noted on the ticket.)
Project number, purchase order number, name of contractor (if contractor other than
8)
producer), whichever applies.
*NOTE: Class 3 mixture to be used for machine-placed curbing must be shown on the ticket as
curb mix only.
Items 1 to 11 must be printed on the ticket. The time of day may be printed by a separate time clock.
MAT 404 (REV 2-15) CHECK LIST FOR BITUMINOUS CONCRETE PLANTS (BATCH TYPE) Page 5 of 7
The State reserves the right to have a weigh man at the scales to monitor the weighing of trucks.
Plant Scales:
In addition to complying with the above requirements, the weighing equipment shall be constructed with
the necessary adjustable devices that will permit any part thereof that gets out of alignment or adjustment
to be easily readjusted so that the weighing device will function properly. Scales will be checked and
sealed by the Weights and Measures Division at least annually and more often if deemed necessary to
ensure their accuracy.
Seal Dates:
Plant:
Truck:
Storage Bin(s):
MAT 404 (REV 2-15) CHECK LIST FOR BITUMINOUS CONCRETE PLANTS (BATCH TYPE) Page 6 of 7
The plant shall be equipped with an automated weighing, cycling, and monitoring system approved by the Division
Chief of Materials Testing and installed as part of the batching equipment with displays located in full view of the
operator.
The system shall include equipment for accurately proportioning the various components of the mixture by
weight and in the proper order, controlling the cycle sequence, and timing the mixing operations. The entire
batching and mixing interlock cut-off circuits shall interrupt and stop the automatic batching operations whenever
an error exceeding the acceptable tolerance occurs in proportioning. An asterisk (*) shall be automatically printed
next to any batch weight(s) exceeding tolerances shown below.
The automatic proportioning system shall be capable of consistently delivering materials within the full range of
batch sizes with the following tolerances:
Each Aggregate Component: +1.5% of individual of cumulative target weight for each bin
Tolerance controls shall be automatically or manually adjustable to provide for spans suitable for less than full
size of batches.
Recording equipment shall monitor the batching sequence of each component of the mixture and produce a
printed record of these operations on each truck ticket in accordance with Sub article 4.06.03-2 and as specified
herein. For each days production, each D.O.T. project shall be provided a clear, legible copy of the recording.
Provision will be made so that scales may not be manually manipulated during the printing process. In addition,
the system shall be interlocked to allow printing only when the scale has come to a complete rest.
A printed character (asterisk or other shall also automatically be printed on the batch plant printout when the
automatic batching sequence is interrupted or switched to auto-manual or manual during proportioning.
Ten standard 50 lb. (22.7 kg.) test weights for checking plant scales.
MAT 404 (REV 2-15) CHECK LIST FOR BITUMINOUS CONCRETE PLANTS (BATCH TYPE) Page 7 of 7
Number of Silos: .
Heated
Type of Heat:
Unheated
Silo Capacity:
Brand/Manufacturer:
Brand/Manufacturer:
Brand/Manufacturer:
Brand/Manufacturer:
The silos shall be equipped with a light or indicator to show when the level of material reaches the top of the
discharge cone.
MAT-405 (REV 2-15) CHECK LIST FOR BITUMINOUS CONCRETE PLANTS (DRUM TYPE) Page 1 of 7
Plant: Location:
The mixing plant used in the preparation of bituminous concrete shall conform to the following requirements:
Aggregates:
TYPE SOURCE OF SUPPLY TYPE SOURCE OF SUPPLY
1/4 1/4
3/8 3/8
1/2 1/2
3/4 3/4
1 1
1 1/4 1 1/4
MAT-405 (REV 2-15) CHECK LIST FOR BITUMINOUS CONCRETE PLANTS (DRUM TYPE) Page 2 of 7
Screenings Other
Mineral Filler:
Separate bin
Delivery system accurate to 0.1% of total weight of bituminous mixture
5-second interrupt interlock
Aggregate Weighing:
MAT-405 (REV 2-15) CHECK LIST FOR BITUMINOUS CONCRETE PLANTS (DRUM TYPE) Page 3 of 7
All recording shall show the date, including day, month, and year, and time to the nearest minute
for each print. For each days production, each DOT project(s) shall be provided with a clear and
legible copy of the recording.
Reversible Screw
Knockout Box
Other
MAT-405 (REV 2-15) CHECK LIST FOR BITUMINOUS CONCRETE PLANTS (DRUM TYPE) Page 4 of 7
Sampling valves located in lower half of an end bulkhead and on mixer supply line.
MAT-405 (REV 2-15) CHECK LIST FOR BITUMINOUS CONCRETE PLANTS (DRUM TYPE) Page 5 of 7
Tickets:
All vendors producing bituminous concrete for the State of Connecticut under the terms of a
contract must have their truck-weighing scales, storage bin scales, and mixing plant automated
so as to provide a detailed ticket containing the following information:
Items 1 to 10 must be printed on the ticket. The time of day may be printed by a separate time
clock.
MAT-405 (REV 2-15) CHECK LIST FOR BITUMINOUS CONCRETE PLANTS (DRUM TYPE) Page 6 of 7
The State reserves the right to have a weigh man at the scales to monitor the weighing of trucks.
Plant Scales:
In addition to complying with the above requirements, the weighing equipment shall be
constructed with the necessary adjustable devices that will permit any part thereof that gets out of
alignment or adjustment to be easily readjusted so that the weighing device will function properly.
Scales will be checked and sealed by the Weights and Measures Division at least annually and
more often if deemed necessary to ensure their accuracy.
Seal Dates:
Plant:
Truck:
Storage
Bin(s):
MAT-405 (REV 2-15) CHECK LIST FOR BITUMINOUS CONCRETE PLANTS (DRUM TYPE) Page 7 of 7
Number of Silos: .
Heated
Type of Heat:
Unheated
Silo Capacity:
Brand/Manufacturer:
Brand/Manufacturer:
Brand/Manufacturer:
Brand/Manufacturer:
The silos shall be equipped with a light or indicator to show when the level of material reaches the top of the
discharge cone.
MAT406(REV215)FIELDLABORATORY(MixPlant) APPARATUSINSPECTIONSHEETPage1of8
Plant: InspectionDate:
Site: Inspector(s):
ContractorRepresentative:
FIELDLABORATORYREQUIREMENTS
Atallpointsduringtheproductionseason,thislabmustcomplywithallrequirements.
GENERAL:
1. Afieldlaboratorythatisequippedforperformingrequiredtestsshallbeprovidedateachmixing
plantfortheuseoftheStatesinspectorsatnoexpensetotheState.
2. TheContractorshallensurethattheStatesinspectorsaregivenpriorityintheuseofthefield
laboratory.
3. ThefieldlaboratoryshallbeapprovedbytheDivisionChiefofMaterialsTesting.
4. Thefieldlaboratoryshall
beaseparatebuildingoraseparateroomandshallhaveaminimumfloorspaceof
2 2
300ft2(27.9m )andaminimumcounterspaceof20ft2(1.9m ).Forlaboratories
constructedafterJanuary1,1991,thesmallestdimensionshallbeatleast6ft(1.8m).
havewindowsinstalledthatallowforsufficientlightandventilation.
haveasourceoffreshairfromadoorand/orfromwindowsthatcanbeopened.
haveanventilationfanlocateddirectlybehindandwithin2ft(0.6m)ofboththe
extractorandthedryingsource,andapproximately12in(304mm)fromtopof
workbenchandshallnotadverselyaffecttheroomtemperature.
haveatelephoneavailablewithinaudiblerangeofthetestinglaboratoryarea.
beequippedwithasuitableheatingandairconditioningcoolingsystemabletomaintain
thetemperaturebetween65Fand80F(18Cto27C).
becleanandbefreeofallmaterialsandequipmentnotassociatedwiththelaboratory.
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EQUIPMENT:
Thefieldlaboratoryshallbeequippedwiththefollowing:
Paintbrush:1into1in(25mmto38mm)wide
Handbrush:suitableforcleaningsieves
Two,6in.(152mm)spatulas,heavyenoughtorodmoldswithoutbending
Twothermometersfortemperaturesbetween50Fto450F(10Cto230C)
Thermometers:Calibratedliquidinglass,totalimmersiontype,ofsuitablerangewith
gradationsatleastover0.2F(0.1C)andamaximumscaleerrorof0.2F(0.1C)asprescribed
inASTMSpecificationE2.
VacuumPumporWaterAspiratorforevacuationofairfromthecontainer:Thevacuumpump
orwateraspiratorshallbeequippedwithaneedlevalvetomaintainconstantvacuum.
Waterbath:Shallbecapableofmaintainingconstanttemperaturebetween20and30Cand
constantsuitablewaterlevel.
ResidualPressureManometerorVacuumGaugethatmeetscontractrequirementsand
AASHTOT209(6.5).(MercuryManometersarenotallowedforuse.)
DateGaugewaslaststandardized:
SuperpaveGyratoryCompactor:Capableofprovidingaconsolidationpressureof600+18
kPa,aninternalangleofgyrationof1.16+0.02degrees,andaspeedofgyrationof30+0.5
rpm.Gyratorycompactorshallbedirectlyconnectedtoprinter.
ManufacturerName:
DateGyratoryCompactorwaslaststandardized:
Three(3)SuperpaveCylindricalMolds:Largeenoughtoaccommodatethefollowingspecimen
requirements:150mmdiameter,90to150mmheights.Moldsshallhaveaninsidediameter
of149.9to150.0mmandbeatleast250mmhigh.
ExtrusionJackorArborPress:Capableofextrudingcompactedspecimensfrommolds
withoutdistortionordamage.
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EQUIPMENT:(Continued)
Timer:Accuratetooneminuteincrementsandcapableofmeasuringfrom1min.to60min.
Thetimershallhaveaudiblealertwhenthetimehasexpired.
Pans:Four(4)metalpansofadequatesizetohold5000gramsofmaterialandforreheating
gyratorysampletocompactiontemperature.
MechanicalAgitatorDevice:Capableofapplyingagentlebutconsistentagitationofthe
sample.
ThefieldlaboratoryshallincludeaPC,printer,andtelephonewithadedicatedhardwired
phoneline.Inaddition,thePCshallhaveahighspeedinternetconnectionwithaminimum
upstreamof384Kbpsandafunctioningwebbrowserwithunrestrictedaccessto
https://ctmail.ct.gov.Thisequipmentshallbemaintainedincleanandgoodworkingorderat
alltimesandbemadeavailableforusebytheEngineer.
ThePCshallhavethemostrecentConnDOTforms.
Thefieldlaboratoryshallhaveapotablewatersource(withdocumentationstatingthesource
ofthepotablewater)anddrainageforusewithtestingequipment.
Puttyknifeorscraper.
Trowelorsimilartooltoquartersamples.
Eyewashstation:Adouble(twoeye)washstation(2,000mlminimum)orsinkmounted
(potablewatersourcewithdocumentationstatingthesourceofthepotablewater)capableof
cleaningbotheyessimultaneously,installedinthelaboratoryforreadyaccess.Contentsshall
betamperproofanddated.
SolutionExpirationDate:
Scoop:largeenoughtoscoopa1200gsample.
Heavy(Kraft)wrappingpaper:36in.(915mm)minimumwidth.
Longhandled,pointedshovel.
Five,3gal(12L)samplebuckets.
MAT406(REV215)FIELDLABORATORY(MixPlant) APPARATUSINSPECTIONSHEETPage4of8
EQUIPMENT:(Continued)
Samplesplittersuitabletosplitaggregatesamples(coarseandfine).
Fireextinguisherforelectricalorchemicalfireseffectiveonallsolventsusedinthelaboratory.
Daterefilledorchecked(withinoneyear)
Oven
Thermostaticallycontrolledsoastomaintaintemperaturewithin+5F(3C).
Temperaturerangeof104Fto395F(40Cto200C).
A12cu.ftforceddraftovencapableofbeingcontrolledto+5.4F(3C)asaminimum
of104Fto395F(40Cto200C).
AsuitablenonchlorinatedsolventthathasbeenapprovedbytheDivisionChiefofMaterials
Testing.Somenonchlorinatedsolventsmayrequireadditionalequipmentorsupplies,which
shallbetheresponsibilityoftheContractor.Thesemayincludeapotablewatersource,a
reviseddisposalmethod,andotheritemsdeemednecessaryfortheparticularsolventused.
Maybewaivedifignitionovenisused.
Solvent
BrandName:
Solventtobelocatedatareasonabledistancefromthelaboratorynottoexceed
75ft(25m).
MaterialsSafetyDataSheettobepostedinthefieldlaboratory.*
*AstatementfromtheDepartmentofEnvironmentalProtection,WaterComplianceUnit,reads:
Dischargeofsolventsintothesurfaceorgroundwatersisnotanacceptablemethodfor
disposal.Thiswasteshouldbecollectedinasealed,qualitycontainerfreeofleaksandheldon
siteinadrylocationforadequatedisposalthroughalicensedwastehauler.Groundandsurface
waterdischargerequireapermitundertheprovisionsoftheConnecticutGeneralStatutes.
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EQUIPMENT:(Continued)
CentrifugalExtractor(Maybewaivedifignitionovenisused.)
Sufficientamountoffilterringsandfilterpaperonhand.
Ringsandpaperareatleasttheoutsidediameteroftheextractorbowl.
Solventdisposalfromtheextractorispipeddirectlytotheoutsideintoaclosed
containercontainedinalargercontainmentareaorcontainer.
Minus200(75m)sievemateriallosscheck:
OriginalDryWeight:
AfterWashDryWeight:
PercentLoss:
IgnitionOven(s)
CorrectionFactorsforeachignitionoven(SeeMAT433)
Oven1:DateInternalBalancewaslaststandardized:
Oven2:DateInternalBalancewaslaststandardized:
TruckBodyReleaseAgent:
BrandName:
SieveShaker
Motorizedshakerhavingahorizontalsievingmotionandatappingaction.
Equippedwithanautomatic0to30minutetimercapableofturningofftheshaker.
BrandName:
ShakingAction: Good Fair Unacceptable
Sieveretaining&holddown: Good Fair Unacceptable
Abletoholda15in.(380mm)nestofsieves: Yes No
Timeraccuracy: Acceptable Unacceptable
Setof8in.(200mm)sieves
Setof12in.(300mm)sieves
Aminimumofoneforeachoftheabovesievesizes:
Pan(MayBeHalfHeight) #200(75m)(MayBeHalfHeight)
#100(150m)(MayBeHalfHeight) #50(300m)(MayBeHalfHeight)
#30(600m)(MayBeHalfHeight) #16(1.18mm)(MayBeHalfHeight)
#8(2.36mm)(MayBeHalfHeight) #4(4.75mm)
3/8(6.3mm) (9.5mm)
(19mm) 1(25mm)
11/2(37.5mm) 2(50mm)
ElectronicBalances
Two20kg(42lbs)capacityscaleswithsufficientsensitivitytoreadto+0.1grams.For
theAASHTOT209massdeterminationinwatermethod,oneofthebalancesshallbe
equippedwithasuitablesuspensionapparatusandholdertopermitweighingthe
samplewhilesuspendedfromthecenterofthescaleplanorbalance.
BrandName: Type: LastCalibrationDate:
BrandName: Type: LastCalibrationDate:
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EQUIPMENT:(Continued)
Workbench:Adequateinsize
Samplingtable:Adequatesizeforsampling/quarteringsamplesandcoolingTheoretical
MaximumSpecificGravities(minimumdimensions:36in.x36in.(914mmx914mm)).
MarshallMoldBlock
Woodpostdimensions:8in.x8in.x18in.(203.2mmx203.2mmx457.2
mm).
SteelPlatedimension:12in.x12in.x1in.(304.8mmx304.8mmx25.4
mm).
Woodenposttobeplumbandsteelplatetobelevelandfirmlyattachedtowooden
post.
Posttobefirmlyattachedtoaconcreteslaborfloorbyfouranglebrackets.
MechanicalMarshallHammer
BrandName: LastCalibrationDate:
(Mechanicaloperatedhammercalibratedtogiveresultscomparablewithahand
operatedhammer.)
Automaticallycompactssampleandshutsoffmotorafterdesirednumberofstrokes.
Triphammerfallsthesamedistanceforeverystroke.
Springloadedclampringtoholdmoldsinpositionforeasyinsertionandremoval
fromcompactor.
MarshallMolds
Insidediameter:3.9954.005in.
Twomoldcylinders,onebaseplate,oneextensioncollar,onemechanicalmold
extractor.
Asufficientamountof4in.(102min)paperdisks.
Molds,uppercollar,andbaseplatefittogetherfreely.
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EQUIPMENT:(Continued)
SamplingPlatformorCatwalk
Safeandadequatewithstepaccessandrailingtoaccommodatetheinspector.Iftwo
mixingplants,oneplatformmaybeusedforbothplants.
Locatedasafedistancefromplantandamaximumof75ft(25m)fromthelaboratory
entrance.Theplatformmustbeasclosetothelaboratoryastrafficpatternsallow.
Locatedsothatplanttrafficflowisnotimpeded.
Heightofplatformadequatetosampleanysizetruck.
Platformpermanentlyanchoredandwobblesfreely.
Samplingplatformstructure:novisibleweakorrottedmaterials
GeneralCondition: Acceptable Unacceptable
SufficientlightingfornightworkDescribe:
Plant: Location:
On the above date, the following deficiencies were found in your Plant/Laboratory.
Item Deficiency
1
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Failure to correct the indicated deficiencies may result in loss of State approval.
Inspector
Connecticut Department of Transportation
Division of Materials Testing
STATE OF CONNECTICUT
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
DIVISION OF MATERIALS TESTING
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1. Basic Information
A. Origin of Materials
1. Name and address of property owner or lessee
Name
Address
Title
Telephone number
3. Name, title, telephone number and certifications, if applicable, of the person(s) responsible for
the QCPFA
Name
Title
Telephone number
Certifications
Name
Title
Telephone number
Certifications
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2. What is the minimum separation between the edge of overburden and the production face?
Separation
B. Mining Controls
1. Describe how excavation will be performed so that intended materials are being mined.
Description
Title
Telephone number
Certifications
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4. What tests are being utilized to verify that intended materials are being mined?
Description
5. How will it be assured that your material meet all specifications as required by the latest ConnDOT
M.04 criteria before it is shipped?
Description
STATE OF CONNECTICUT
400 Level Forms 2015 A80
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
DIVISION OF MATERIALS TESTING
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3. Processing Controls
A. Type of processing
1. Describe the type of processing being done on the material.
Description
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4. Stockpiling
A. Stockpiles
1. Describe the height and width of stockpile.
Height
Width
2. Describe the method by which the stockpile is created (by haul unit, belt system etc.).
Description
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4. Stockpiling (continued)
A. Stockpiles
5. Describe how the stockpiles will be monitored for non-uniformity and contamination.
Description
Who will be
monitoring?
Description
Description
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4. Stockpiling (continued)
A. Stockpiles (cont.)
8. What actions will be taken when the material does not meet the requirements?
Description
5. Records
A. Method
1. What quality monitoring records are maintained?
Description
Title
Telephone number
Name
Title
Telephone number
Please submit to the DMT via e-mail at DOT.MatTesting@ct.gov.
Location:
GYRATORY ANGLE
THERMOMETER CHECK
REMARKS:
A Final Materials Certificate (FMC) summarizes the results of acceptance testing of the
material used on each FHWA-funded project and select state-funded projects.
Materials used on these projects that require acceptance testing must be sampled and
tested in accordance with the Schedule of Minimum Requirements for Acceptance
Testing, Chapter 8 of this manual. It is imperative that the represented quantity of each
material with a sampling frequency of one per quantity or one per x units accumulate
to or exceed the total quantity of that material used on the project. For some materials
the minimum schedule does not indicate a testing frequency, for which a single sample
will be adequate to represent that material incorporated into the project.
In addition, the DMT documents the process of materials testing on the project site by
checking the sampling and testing procedures performed by inspection personnel in
accordance with the Schedule of Minimum Requirements for Assurance Testing,
Chapter 9 of this manual. Testing equipment is also checked to ensure that the test
results are valid. Discrepancies in this testing are investigated and rectified
immediately. The DMT reports the results of this testing to the Federal Highway
Administration on an annual basis.
To initiate the development of a FMC, a request from the appropriate District office staff
for a Final Material Certificate is sent to the DMT. Following a review of project records,
DMT staff issue a memorandum to the project personnel entitled Test Coverage
Required for FINAL CERTIFICATION that lists all testing deficiencies and rejected
materials not previously documented.
When tested material does not meet specification, a MAT- 103 Report of Rejected
Material form is used to document how the deficiency was addressed. This form must
be completed for any rejected material samples, and must include the signatures of
appropriate Project and District personnel acknowledging the rejection.
Section 1 of the Form, Action Taken describes the physical action taken to retest or
replace the material. This addresses when rejected materials were removed and
replaced with acceptable material, or were resampled and found acceptable. The
Sample ID of the acceptable re-test is required on this form. If physical action was not
taken, Section 2 of the MAT 103 must be completed.
Section 2 of the Form, Acceptance of Rejected Material without Action documents the
acceptance of non-compliant materials or minor quantities of untested materials in
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accordance with Section 1.06.02 or Section 1.06.04 of the Departments Standard
Specification. Section 1.06.02 states that the Engineer may accept a material or
combination of materials and therefore waive noncomplying test results, provided that
all of the following conditions are met:
1. Results of prior and subsequent series of tests of the material or materials from
the same source or sources are found satisfactory.
2. The incidence and degree of non-conformance with the Contract requirements
are, in the Engineers judgment, within reasonable limits.
3. The contractor, in the Engineers judgment, had diligently exercised material
controls consistent with good practices.
4. No adverse affect on the value or serviceability of the completed work could
result.
Section 1.06.04 states that the Engineer may accept a material or combination of
materials provided that an equitable reduction of the payment is made. Any credits,
allowances, warranties, or other conditions of acceptance must be listed.
Projects that did not perform any testing would obviously not meet the above criteria,
while a project that utilized minor amounts of non-conformant material from a producer
who generally meets requirements may meet the above criteria. Exception can be
taken and noted on the Final Certification if it is determined by DMT staff and the
Transportation Principal Engineer in the Division of Materials Testing that the alternate
acceptance criteria has not been met for materials in question.
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The following memorandum is addressed to the District Engineer and is required for all
Federal aid projects.
Memorandum
COM-09A REV. 2/91 Printed on Recycled or Recovered Paper date [Month, day year]
1. (If these are too numerous an attachment is used to list them. An example of
this atachement is shown on the following page.)
2.
3.
4.
If you have any questions regarding this information, please contact
[Name], Supervising Materials Testing Engineer, at this office.
His Telephone number is (860) 258-[XXXX].
{Author]:[typist]/[Drive location/filename]
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Attachment
To: [Construction Administrator]
From: [Director of R&M][month day, year]
STATE PROJECT NUMBER: [xxx-yyy]
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The following memorandum is addressed to the Administrator of Maintenance and is
required for all maintenance projects funded with Federal aid funds.
memorandum
COM-09A REV. 2/91 Printed on Recycled or Recovered Paper date [Month Day, Year]
Exceptions to the plans and specifications are documented in the project records and
are also listed below:
1.
2.
3.
4.
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APPENDIX C
SAMPLE SCOPE OF WORK
For third-party testing agency
As determined by the Division Chief, the Testing Agency shall provide qualified
inspection and testing personnel to perform inspections, sampling and
testing of materials in the following areas:
steel fabrication inspection;
coating process inspection;
precast, prestressed and post tensioned concrete fabrication inspection;
sampling materials (i.e., aggregates, HMA) on project sites or at sources;
testing materials in-place on project sites(HMA, aggregates);
testing material samples at Department material testing facilities;
inputting test results, processing requests for test, filing documentation.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
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3. Provide all equipment required for the safe and comprehensive
execution of the work, including personal safety equipment such as
clothing, hard hats, safety glasses, shoes, and gloves. This may also
include appropriate means of transportation for some job
classifications. All such equipment may be subject to the approval of
the Engineer.
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Agency of the responsibility for the inspection of all requirements of the plans,
specifications and special provisions that are pertinent to the work.
3. Confirm that the proper approval has been granted for all shop
drawings used during fabrication/manufacture. This should be
accomplished before fabrication, however may be done during, or after
fabrication. Should the fabricator decide to commence, continue, or
deliver work without proper approval, the inspector is required to
immediately notify the fabricators QC Manager that the fabricator is
proceeding at his own risk, and notify the Engineer that work began, is
ongoing, or is being shipped without approved drawings. Inspector
must note names, times, and summary of the discussion in his daily
report.
5. Obtain the records of the chemical and physical tests of the heat
numbers of material from the mill. Review mill test reports for
conformance to specifications, and report status to the Engineer
through daily reports.
6. Compare heat marks with those on the mill test reports. Should there
be any doubt about the identity of correctness of the metal, samples of
the metal may be taken and tested by the fabricator to ascertain
conformance with the appropriate specifications.
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9. Observe that material not immediately used is properly stored and
identified.
10. Ensure that no material from shop stock is used without approval or
without properly documented test reports. Pitted or corroded material
shall not be used.
12. Check a sample of cuts for neatness and trueness, and ensure that the
proper method of cutting is used.
15. When members that are to be field-spliced are given a shop laydown
assembly, check the fit and positioning of a sample of such shop
assemblies, and ensure that members are clearly match-marked.
18. Check that surfaces of weathering steel and surface areas to receive
protective coatings are properly prepared and that coatings are applied
in accordance with specifications. The coating dates of all material
shall be recorded in the daily report.
19. Ascertain that all welders, welding operators, tackers and welding
procedures have been properly qualified. Copies of welder
certifications and approved welding procedures shall be incorporated
into the project records. Actual welding should be inspected regularly
to ensure that the minimum temperature requirements for welding are
being maintained, that the specified joint-welding procedures are being
followed, and that the required preheat, interpass and postheat
temperatures are being utilized.
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20. Witness all nondestructive testing of welds and sign all reports of such
testing. Ultrasonic inspection shall be witnessed and the interpretation
of the results verified by the Testing Agency personnel, who shall be
qualified NDT Level II or better in accordance with requirements of the
American Society for Nondestructive Testing Recommended Practice
Number SNT-TC-1A and Supplement C, Ultrasonic Testing Method.
23. Check a sample of the finished welds for proper profile and cross-
section.
25. Report and record all defects or problems observed, as well as all
corresponding corrective action taken within their daily reports
submitted to the Department.
The NACE coating inspector shall fully complete a paint inspection checklist
for all coated materials, take necessary samples of protective coatings for
testing as directed by the Department of Transportation, Division of Materials
Testing, and permit only approved material to be used. The NACE inspector
shall be present at the fabrication/coating shop during all cleaning and coating
operations. The daily coating activity shall be recorded in the latest edition of
the NACE Coating Inspector Log Book and shall commence prior to the
structural steel surface preparation. The Testing Agency shall be responsible
for the purchase of the log books and shall provide them to each NACE
inspector. At the time of material shipment from the fabricators plant, the
NACE inspector shall stamp the front page of each inspectors log book used
during the coating operation. The stamped book shall indicate the inspectors
NACE certification number, expiration date, printed name of the inspector,
and shall be signed by the inspector. The log book(s) shall then be furnished
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to the Senior Fabrication Inspector to be included with the submission of the
weekly reports.
Sampling
The following component materials shall be sampled for test in accordance
with standard ConnDOT procedures and frequencies listed below:
2. Aggregate: Samples from bins or stockpiles each month for each source
of supply, or as directed by the Engineer.
6. Reinforcing steel: From each source, a 5-foot (1.5 m) sample of each size
for every 200 tons (181.4 metric tons), with a minimum of one sample of
each size from each source per project.
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2. Batching, mixing, transportation and placement of concrete.
3. Curing method and apparatus; i.e., steam, radiant heat or other approved
method including provision for recording time and temperature data
during the curing cycle.
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8. Inspect condition and alignment of a sample of side forms.
9. Check proper bracing and anchorage of casting bed and end anchorages.
4. Witness slump, air tests, concrete temperature and unit weight for
conformance to specifications; accept or deem unacceptable on basis of
results.
6. For deck units, inspect internal void forms for material, size and proper
installation.
8. Ensure that approved curing method is used and applied at proper time; if
steam or radiant heat is used, ensure that required preset period is
observed.
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4. Verify proper marking and identification of units.
6.1 Fractures or cracks passing through the wall, except for a single end
crack that does not exceed the depth of the joint.
6.4 Any continuous crack having a surface width of 0.01 in. (0.3mm) or
more and extending for a length of 1.0 ft. (300mm) or more,
regardless of position in the section wall.
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The technician must be qualified to use the testing equipment safely and
effectively. The technician must be aware of the hazards of the project site and
perform testing in a safe manner.
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AppendixDActiveSiteManagerMaterialCodes(Numerical)1/20/2015
MATERIALCODE MATERIALFULLNAME ENG_UNIT MET_UNIT
00000 NOREQUESTFORTESTREQUIRED NONE NONE
00011 PaintPavementMarking(Black) gal L
00031 PaintPrimeCoatforStruct.Steel gal L
00032 PaintInterm.CoatforStruct.Steel gal L
00033 PaintTopCoatForStruct.Steel gal L
00039 PaintForFieldTouchup gal L
00054 PaintWaterbornePvmtMark(15Min) gal L
00056 PaintWaterbornePvmt.Mark(15Min) l.f. m
00058 PaintWaterbornePvmtMark(15Minute) s.f. sq.m
00060 PaintWaterbornePvmt.Mark(3Min) gal L
00062 PaintWaterbornePvmt.Mark(3Min.) l.f. m
00064 PaintEpoxy gal L
00070 EpoxyCement gal L
00072 EpoxyInjectionResin l.f. m
00091 PaintEpoxyPavementMarkings gal L
00102 Primer,ZincRich gal L
00203 PlasticPavementMarkingTape(Temp.) l.f. m
00206 PreformedBlackMarkingTape l.f. m
00207 PlasticPavementMarkingTape(Temp.) s.f. sq.m
00210 ThermoplasticPavementMarkings s.f. sq.m
00298 SodiumChloride,InertialBarriers lb. kg
00302 CalciumChloride ton t
00306 GlassSpheres lb. kg
00310 PavementMarking,Plastic,Preformed. l.f. m
00315 PavementMarkers ea. ea.
00316 MarkingTape l.f. m
00323 Compound,Protective s.f. sq.m
00325 Sealer,ProtectiveCompound gal L
00327 Water gal L
00328 ProtectiveCoating s.f. sq.m
00496 Fertilizer lb. kg
00497 Seed lb. kg
00508 Wire10Ga. l.f. m
00509 Wire12Ga. l.f. m
00510 Peat c.y. cu.m
00511 Limestone ton t
00514 Mulch,Hay s.y. sq.m
00515 Mulch,WoodChip s.y. sq.m
00518 Sod s.y. sq.m
00521 Herbicide s.y. sq.m
00531 MulchStone s.y. sq.m
00533 Lime lb. kg
00534 MulchWoodFiber lb. kg
00536 PlantMaterials ea. ea.
00541 EnvironmentalControlNetting s.y. sq.m
00542 Topsoil c.y. cu.m
00542X Topsoil(OFFSITE) c.y. cu.m
00699 PipeR.C.&Fittings&Acc. l.f. m
00790 ConcreteGrossParticleSeparator ea. ea.
00804 BoxCulvert,PrecastConcrete l.f. m
00823 CulvertEndReinforcedConcrete ea. ea.
00865 ConcreteBarrier,Precast,Temporary l.f. m
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MATERIALCODE MATERIALFULLNAME ENG_UNIT MET_UNIT
00895 ConcreteBarrier,Precast l.f. m
00926 ConcreteBarrier,Precast,ConnectHdwe. ea. ea.
01422 Section,Precast ea. ea.
01425 DoubleWallSection ea. ea.
01430 ManholeReducer(precast) ea. ea.
01432 Foundation(precast) ea. ea.
01435 Anchor,Precast ea. ea.
01436 BoundaryMarkers(Precast) ea. ea.
01440 CatchBasinSections,Precast ea. ea.
01440A CatchBasinPrecast(Complete) ea. ea.
01441 ManholeSections(Precast) ea. ea.
01441A ManholePrecast(Complete) ea. ea.
01444 CatchBasinRiser,Precast ea. ea.
01448 Handhole&Cover(Precast) ea. ea.
01458 CatchBasinSump,Precast ea. ea.
01467 Slab,Precast ea. ea.
01470 PedestalBase,Precast ea. ea.
01481 ManholeSlab(Precast) ea. ea.
01491 ManholeRiser(precast) ea. ea.
01499 ManholeBase(precast) ea. ea.
01500 Panels(Precast) ea. ea.
01506 CatchBasinAdaptor(precast) ea. ea.
01510 Curb,Park,Precast ea. ea.
01511 Curb,Precast l.f. m
01600 ConcreteProductsPrecast ea. ea.
01630 ManholeBase&Top,Precast ea. ea.
01633 ManholeTop,Precast ea. ea.
01634 ManholeCone(precast) ea. ea.
01649 CatchBasinTop,Frame&Grate ea. ea.
01661 CatchBasinTop&Sump ea. ea.
01700 PipeDrain l.f. m
01708 PipeForUnderdrainorOutlet l.f. m
01750 BoxCulvertAluminum l.f. m
01783 PipeAluminum&Fittings&Acc. l.f. m
01785 PipeCorr.Struc.Plate&Fittings&Acc l.f. m
01790 PipeArchAluminum l.f. m
01807 CulvertEndAluminum ea. ea.
01839 Bolts,Nuts&Washers ea. ea.
01940 PipeCCM&Fittings&Acc. l.f. m
01977 PipeACCM&Fittings&Acc. l.f. m
02018 CulvertEndCoatedMetal ea. ea.
02110 PipeCastIron&Fittings&Acc. l.f. m
02449 PipeCopper&Fittings&Acc. l.f. m
02501 PipeDuctileIron&Fittings&Acc. l.f. m
02520 WaterMain&Accessories l.f. m
02600 PipePolyethylene&Fittings&Acc. l.f. m
02649 PipePVC&Fittings&Acc. l.f. m
02673 CulvertEndPolyethylene ea. ea.
02724 PipeSteel&Fittings&Acc. l.f. m
02731 PipeFiberglass&Fittings&Acc. l.f. m
02995 DowelSpliceSystem,EpoxyCoated ea. ea.
02997 DowelSpliceSystem ea. ea.
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MATERIALCODE MATERIALFULLNAME ENG_UNIT MET_UNIT
02998 DeformedSteelBars,EpoxyCoated lb. kg
03014A ConcreteClassA(3000psi/21MPa) c.y. cu.m
03014A3.3K ConcreteClassA(3300psi/22.8MPa) c.y. cu.m
03014C ConcreteClassC(3000psi/21MPa) c.y. cu.m
03014C3.3K ConcreteClassC(3300psi/22.8MPa) c.y. cu.m
03014ElastCRT ConcreteElastomeric(CertOnly) c.y. cu.m
03014F ConcreteClassF(4000psi/28MPa) c.y. cu.m
03014F4.4K ConcreteClassF(4400psi/30.4MPa) c.y. cu.m
03014HE ConcreteHighEarlyStrength(AllMixes) c.y. cu.m
03014Latex ConcreteLatexModified c.y. cu.m
03014LightWt ConcreteLightWeight(All) c.y. cu.m
03014PAV ConcretePavement(3500psi/25MPa) c.y. cu.m
03014SP2500 ConcreteSpec.Prov.(2500psi/18MPa) c.y. cu.m
03014SP3K ConcreteSpec.Prov.(3000psi/21MPa) c.y. cu.m
03014SP4500 ConcreteSpec.Prov.(4500psi/31MPa) c.y. cu.m
03014SP4K ConcreteSpec.Prov.(4000psi/28MPa) c.y. cu.m
03014SP5.7K ConcreteSpec.Prov.(5656psi/39MPa) c.y. cu.m
03014SP5K ConcreteSpec.Prov.(5000psi/35MPa) c.y. cu.m
03014SP6K ConcreteSpec.Prov.(6000psi/41MPa) c.y. cu.m
03014SPCLSM ConcreteControlledLowStrngthMaterial c.y. cu.m
03016 GroutNonshrink(Batched) c.y. cu.m
03017 Cement,HighEarly bag bag
03023 CylinderConcreteCuringBox ea. ea.
03025 Mortar bag bag
03026 MortarTopping s.f. sq.m
03029 Shotcrete gal L
03040 Grout,NonShrink bag bag
03041 Grout lb. kg
03043 Grout,ExpansiveMix gal L
03050 ConcreteMembers,Prestressed l.f. m
03051 ConcretePilesPrestressed l.f. m
03052 CuringCoumpoundLiquidMembrane c.y. cu.m
03057 SandBlastAbrasive lb. kg
03060 CementPortlandTypeI bag bag
03061 CementPortlandTypeII bag bag
03066 CementPortlandTypeI/II bag bag
03072 CementCopolymerMortarPatch gal L
03075 EpoxyBondingCompound gal L
03076 EpoxyMortar gal L
03078 Adhesive gal L
03079 EpoxyProtectiveCoating s.f. sq.m
03084 Admixture c.f. cu.m
03092 JointSealer gal L
03100 DeformedSteel,Reinforcing lb. kg
03100G Deformed,Steel,ReinforcingBars,Galva lb. kg
03103 AnchorsforCurbing l.f. m
03104 AnchorsChemical ea. ea.
03105 ChemicalAnchor ea. ea.
03116 Anchorages,Prestressing ea. ea.
03138 Dowels,Steel ea. ea.
03145 Fabric,Wire&WeldedSteel s.y. sq.m
03146 BarMatReinforcement s.y. sq.m
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MATERIALCODE MATERIALFULLNAME ENG_UNIT MET_UNIT
03148 PrestressingCable(Strand) REEL REEL
03155 ExpansionJointFiller l.f. m
03156 TransverseContractionJoint l.f. m
03157 TransverseExpansionJoint l.f. m
03158 PreformedExpansionJointFiller s.f. sq.m
03159 ElastomericExpansionDevice l.f. sq.m
03162 PremoldedExpansionJointFiller l.f. m
03164 PrefabricatedExpansionJoint l.f. sq.m
03166 Sheeting,Polyethylene s.y. sq.m
03168 NoiseBarrier,Timber ea. ea.
03171 WireCable l.f. m
03197 ConcreteBlocks ea. ea.
03198 Mesh,ReinforcingforWalls lb. kg
03199 MasonryBrick&Block(Hollow) ea. ea.
03200 MasonryBrick&Block(Solid) ea. ea.
03201 Brick(Clay)RED ea. ea.
03202 ManholeBlocks,Concrete ea. ea.
03205 CatchBasinGrates ea. ea.
03209 ManholeCoversand/orFrames ea. ea.
03212 CatchBasinFrame&Grate ea. ea.
03214 HandholeCovers&Frames ea. ea.
03227 Scupper ea. ea.
03228 ManholeTop&Cover(CastIron) ea. ea.
03229 Drains ea. ea.
03237 CatchBasinTrapHood ea. ea.
03251 CatchBasinAdjustmentRing ea. ea.
03252 ManholeAdjustmentRing ea. ea.
03253 Castings,MetalUseformostStructural ea. ea.
03300 Fence,ChainLink,Fabric l.f. m
03307 Fence,ChainLink,Gate ea. ea.
03308 Fence,ChainLink,GateHardware ea. ea.
03309 Fence,ChainLink l.f. m
03310 Fence,ChainLink,Postfor ea. ea.
03312 Fence,ChainLink,Anchorfor ea. ea.
03319 FenceBarbedWire l.f. m
03320 Fence,ChainLink,Hrdwe.&Access. ea. ea.
03321 FenceSteel l.f. m
03322 FenceAluminum l.f. m
03323 FenceWood l.f. m
03325 Fence,Wire l.f. m
03326 FenceWire,Posts&Hardware l.f. m
03327 Fence,Protective l.f. m
03333 Post ea. ea.
03336 Fence(Rail) l.f. m
03397 TerminalSections ea. ea.
03398 RailElementSystems l.f. m
03405 MetalBeamRail,Anchoragesfor ea. ea.
03407 MetalBeamRailElement l.f. m
03408 RubRailElement l.f. m
03409 MetalBridgeRail,Postsfor ea. ea.
03410 MetalBeamRailHardware&Accessories ea. ea.
03411 MetalBeamRail,Postfor ea. ea.
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MATERIALCODE MATERIALFULLNAME ENG_UNIT MET_UNIT
03413 BoxBeamGuideRailing l.f. m
03414 MetalHandrail l.f. m
03419 CableGuideRail l.f. m
03421 CableGuideRailing,Anchoragesfor ea. ea.
03422 SwedgeBolt ea. ea.
03424 CableAnchorageComponents ea. ea.
03425 CableGuideRailing,3,Componentsfor ea. ea.
03429 MetalBridgeRail l.f. m
03430 MetalBridgeRailingComponents ea. ea.
03432 JointSeal,ElastomericCompression l.f. m
03434 BridgeRailProtectiveFence l.f. m
03435 Anchorages,Preset ea. ea.
03439 CableGuide l.f. m
03441 Barricades ea. ea.
03443 WoodPosts ea. ea.
03444 ClosedCellElastomer c.i. cu.m
03449 TimberGuideRail l.f. m
03450 TimberGuideRailAnchorages ea. ea.
03451 TimberGuideRailHardware&Access. ea. ea.
03496 Sheeting,ReinforcedPlastic l.f. m
03504 AnchorBolts ea. ea.
03505 BearingPad,Elastomeric ea. ea.
03505L BearingPads(ElastomericLaminated) ea. ea.
03505P BearingPads(ElastomericPlain) ea. ea.
03506 BearingPads,Bonding,Adhesivefor gal L
03517 SteelGridDecking s.f. sq.m
03522 Bolts ea. ea.
03531 BearingPads,Prefabricated ea. ea.
03532 SteelPileShell l.f. m
03535 Piles,SheetSteelfor(ASTMA328) l.f. m
03537 Steel,Structural cwt. kg
03538 StructuralTimber l.f. m
03539 Piles,Timber l.f. m
03540 Bearings,PotorSpherical ea. ea.
03541 WeldingElectrode lb. kg
03542 StudShearConnector ea. ea.
03543 StudsWelded ea. ea.
03545 FenderSystem&Hardware ea. ea.
03546 Gabions ea. ea.
03549 HPiles,Steel lb. kg
03557 Pile ea. ea.
03559 PilePoint,Steel ea. ea.
03565 StructuralSteelItems ea. ea.
03566 SteelPlates ea. ea.
03569 StructuralSteel,LowAlloy cwt. kg
03576 StructuralSteelBracket ea. ea.
03578 PileSplice,Preformed ea. ea.
03603 WarningLights ea. ea.
03610 Conduit,Fiberglass l.f. m
03612 CableinDuct l.f. m
03625 Pole,Anchor ea. ea.
03629 PolesTransmission&Support ea. ea.
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MATERIALCODE MATERIALFULLNAME ENG_UNIT MET_UNIT
03630 WireShield ea. ea.
03631 PoleSpanCombination ea. ea.
03639 FlasherCabinet ea. ea.
03645 Pole,Light&Fixtures ea. ea.
03691 Nutsand/orWashers ea. ea.
03693 Conduit&Fittings(alltypes) l.f. m
03696 CableAerial l.f. m
03704 LightStandard ea. ea.
03707 Bolts,HighStrength ea. ea.
03708 RockAnchor ea. ea.
03709 GroundWire l.f. m
03710 GroundRod&Clamp ea. ea.
03711 GroundRod ea. ea.
03723 RigidMetalConduit l.f. m
03724 JunctionBox&Cover ea. ea.
03728 ServiceEntrance&Cabinet ea. ea.
03730 SingleConductor l.f. m
03731 AviationLights ea. ea.
03734 MetalConduit&Fittings l.f. m
03743 Conduit&Appurtenances l.f. m
03748 SignalAccessories ea. ea.
03764 Sign(VariableMessage) ea. ea.
03765 PedestrianPushButton&Sign ea. ea.
03766 TrafficSignalEquipment ea. ea.
03774 ServiceCabinet&Components ea. ea.
03777 ServiceElectrical ea. ea.
03778 LightingFixtures ea. ea.
03779 GroundingConnectors ea. ea.
03786 ArrowSignal ea. ea.
03794 VehicleEmitter ea. ea.
03798 TemporarySignalization ea. ea.
03799 Bracket ea. ea.
03800 TrafficSignalFoundation ea. ea.
03801 Pedestals,AluminumorSteel ea. ea.
03802 SpanPoleSteel ea. ea.
03803 FlashingArrow ea. ea.
03806 MastArmAssembly ea. ea.
03807 TrafficSignal ea. ea.
03808 PedestrianSignal ea. ea.
03810 Controller ea. ea.
03812 LoopVehicleDetector ea. ea.
03813 LoopDetectorSawCutMaterials ea. ea.
03814 LoopDetector,Wirefor l.f. m
03815 LoopDetector,PlasticCompoundfor gal L
03817 VehicleDetector ea. ea.
03843 ControlCable,MultiConductor l.f. m
03844 ControlCable l.f. m
03848 SpanWire l.f. m
03849 Conduit,PolyvinylChloride l.f. m
03854 SpanWireAssembly ea. ea.
03855 Wire,Electrical l.f. m
03856 WireAndDuct l.f. m
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MATERIALCODE MATERIALFULLNAME ENG_UNIT MET_UNIT
03858 DuctBankPVC l.f. m
03861 TrafficControlCabinet ea. ea.
03862 Pole ea. ea.
03864 TrafficSignalLamp ea. ea.
03867 CommunicationEquipment ea. ea.
03874 CableClamp ea. ea.
03875 CableClosures ea. ea.
03878 Conduit(Metal)LiquidTight l.f. m
03881 MessengerCableandHardware l.f. m
03882 GuyWire l.f. m
03883 GuyWireShield ea. ea.
03893 TubularSignSupport ea. ea.
03898 SupportBracket ea. ea.
03899 SignSupport(Cantilever) ea. ea.
03900 SignSupports,StructuralSteel cwt. kg
03927 TrafficDrum ea. ea.
03928 SignSupport(Overhead) ea. ea.
03929 SignSupport,StructureMounted ea. ea.
03932 DelineatorPosts ea. ea.
03933 Delineator ea. ea.
03934 ReflectiveSheeting s.f. sq.m
03936 SignPanels,ExtrudedAluminum s.f. sq.m
03938 SignFaceSheetAluminum s.f. sq.m
03939 Signs ea. ea.
03940 SignSupport(SideMounted) ea. ea.
03942 SignSupport(foundationforsidemount) ea. ea.
03943 ObjectMarker ea. ea.
03945 ConstructionSigning s.f. sq.m
03948 TrafficCones ea. ea.
03952 SignPost ea. ea.
03953 SignHardware ea. ea.
03956 TrafficDrums ea. ea.
03960 SignFaceExtrudedAluminum s.f. sq.m
03965 InertialBarrierModule ea. ea.
03970 ImpactAttenuator ea. ea.
03972 Signs(Reflective) ea. ea.
03973 SignSupport ea. ea.
03974 ConstructionBarricade ea. ea.
03984 CableFiberOptics l.f. m
03985 Geotextile s.y. sq.m
4003 BituminousConcreteCurbMix ton MTON
04015 BituminousConcrete,SurfaceCourseFAA ton t
04016 BituminousConcreteBaseCourseFAA ton t
04018 Bit.Concrete,PMASufaceCourseFAA ton t
04024 BitConcClass5B/PolyesterFibers ton MTON
04029 UltraThinBondedHMAPavement(TypeB) ton t
04030 RubberizedCoalTarPitchSlurrySeal s.y. sq.m
04047 AsphaltBinderPG5828 gal L
04050 AsphaltBinderPG6422 gal L
04052 HMA,Level1(9.5mm/0.375in) ton t
04053 HMA,Level2(9.5mm/0.375in) ton t
04054 HMA,Level3(9.5mm/0.375in) ton t
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MATERIALCODE MATERIALFULLNAME ENG_UNIT MET_UNIT
04055 HMA,Level4(9.5mm/0.375in) ton t
04056 HMA,Level1(12.5mm/0.5in) ton t
04057 HMA,Level2(12.5mm/0.5in) ton t
04057W HMA,Level2(12.5mm/0.5in)Warm ton t
04058 HMA,Level3(12.5mm/0.5in) ton t
04059 HMA,Level4(12.5mm/0.5in) ton t
04064 HMA,Level1(25.0mm/1.0in) ton t
04065 HMA,Level2(25.0mm/1.0in) ton t
04066 HMA,Level3(25.0mm/1.0in) ton t
04067 HMA,Level4(25.0mm/1.0in) ton t
04073 #4SuperpaveLevel2 ton t
04074 #4SuperpaveLevel3 ton t
04075 #4SuperpaveLevel4 ton t
04077 HMA,Level2(6.25mm/0.25in) ton t
04078 HMA,Level3(6.25mm/0.25in) ton t
04093 PMA,Level2(6.25mm/0.25in) ton t
04096 PMA,Level2(9.5mm/0.375in) ton t
04100 PMA,Level3(12.5mm/0.5in) ton t
04102 PMA,Level2(25.0mm/1.0in) ton t
04108SP HMAPOROUSPAVEMENT ton t
04128 RS1 gal L
04133 SS1tackcoat gal L
04139 CRS2(CationicEmulsion) gal L
04146 CSS1,CationicEmulsion gal L
04147 RS1H gal L
04177 ConcreteJointSealer lb. kg
04178 PipeJointCompound gal L
04199 MembraneWaterproofing s.y. sq.m
04203 WovenGlassFabric s.y. sq.m
04204 WaterproofingAsphalt gal L
04207 Dampproofing,Primerfor gal L
04208 Dampproofing,Sealerfor gal L
04210 ElastomerExpansionJointBinder lb. kg
04697 Sand(Masonry)GradingA c.y. cu.m
04700 Sand c.y. cu.m
04703 SandFiller c.y. cu.m
04704 Sand(Masonry)GradingB c.y. cu.m
04709 Sand(fortrenchingandbackfilling) c.y. cu.m
04749 Aggregate(Lightweight) c.y. cu.m
04765 StoneforRubbleMasonry c.y. cu.m
04766 ImperviousFill c.y. cu.m
04768 BurlapBags ea. ea.
04769 Stone(Bagged) c.y. cu.m
04771 Stone,Masonry ton t
04776 Hay,Baled ea. ea.
04793 Fill,Lightweight c.y. cu.m
04817 StoneDust ton t
04819 Gravel(BankRun) c.y. cu.m
04898 Screenings ton t
04901 BeddingMaterial c.y. cu.m
04902 Borrow c.y. cu.m
04905 FreeDrainingMaterial c.y. cu.m
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MATERIALCODE MATERIALFULLNAME ENG_UNIT MET_UNIT
04909 Curbing,GraniteStone l.f. m
04959 RailroadBallastMat s.f. sq.m
04984 GranitePavers ea. ea.
06558 Insulation s.f. sq.m
06563 CoalTarEpoxyforPiling l.f. m
06566 LawnDrain ea. ea.
06571 Caulk&Sealant gal L
06574 ElectricalPanel ea. ea.
06604 CableConnections l.f. m
06605 Post,GalvanizedSteel ea. ea.
06622 AnchorStuds ea. ea.
06624 Sealant l.f. m
06645 WoodRoofShakes s.f. sq.m
06651 WireRope(1/2"/13mm) l.f. m
06659 ExpansionJointSealer l.f. m
06660 ExpansionJointSealer s.f. sq.m
06667 FiberglassHopper ea. ea.
06704 SignsSupports(Breakaway) ea. ea.
06713 DrywellPrecast(Complete) ea. ea.
06725 Cabinet ea. ea.
06727 Lamp ea. ea.
06768 WeatherInformationSystem ea. ea.
06795 Gate,Slide ea. ea.
06802 Geogrids s.y. sq.m
06836 Lumber(SouthernYellowPine) l.f. m
06843 Timber(Treated) l.f. m
06851 ArchUnitsPrecast l.f. m
06855 TieRod l.f. m
06903 Connectors ea. ea.
06920 Drain,FlexibleDown l.f. m
06923 StayInPlaceForms l.f. m
06954 RailroadCrossingRubber ea. ea.
06956 ElectricalEquipment ea. ea.
06994 CabinetFlasher ea. ea.
06996 Wire,No.10 l.f. m
07000 Washers ea. ea.
07008 UBolt ea. ea.
07067 ExpansionJointSystem l.f. m
07078 SteelCasing l.f. m
07087 AnchorGuy ea. ea.
07125 TappingSleeve&Valve ea. ea.
07132 Elastomer c.i. cu.m
07133 Studs ea. ea.
07140 Lumber ea. ea.
07148 ThreadedReinforcementBar l.f. m
07152 Pump ea. ea.
07156 Valves ea. ea.
07164 Floodlights ea. ea.
07182 DrainageCompositesPrefabricated s.y. sq.m
07199 TrafficGuides ea. ea.
07209 FencePlastic l.f. m
07230 ValveBox ea. ea.
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MATERIALCODE MATERIALFULLNAME ENG_UNIT MET_UNIT
07231 TappingSleeve ea. ea.
07244 BondingCompound gal L
07265 CurbStops ea. ea.
07285 TimberLagging s.f. sq.m
07291 WoodRail l.f. m
07294 Handrail ea. ea.
07298 Door&Frame ea. ea.
07317 SteelRod ea. ea.
07331 Louvers&Accessories ea. ea.
07351 Bollard ea. ea.
07366 Hydrant ea. ea.
07369 PilePointReinforcement ea. ea.
07373 AluminumPanel ea. ea.
07387 ExpansionJointModular ea. ea.
07392 Bolts,StainlessSteel ea. ea.
07403 Rod,Threaded ea. ea.
07422 BoltsLag ea. ea.
07429 WalkwayLumber s.f. sq.m
07435 ExpansionJointStrip l.f. m
07450 WoodPoles l.f. m
07459 GlareScreen,Temporary ea. ea.
07460 Sweeps&Fittings ea. ea.
07461 Rail l.f. m
07466 SheetPile,Temporary l.f. m
07507 ElastomericSeal&Adhesive l.f. m
07520 FireSuppressionStandpipeSystem ea. ea.
07523 Reducer&Fittings ea. ea.
07530 BoxBeamGuideRailEndAssembly ea. ea.
07547 Tree ea. ea.
07558 ManholeAccessories ea. ea.
07572 RunwayLights ea. ea.
07601 Connectors&Hardware ea. ea.
07610 Insulators ea. ea.
07627 ReinforcedEarthWall ea. ea.
07645 Luminaire ea. ea.
07654 AnchorageAssemblies ea. ea.
07679 ConcretePavers ea. ea.
07684 LightBase ea. ea.
07687 CommunicationCable&Hardware l.f. m
07695 AnchorsMasonary ea. ea.
07737 WoodPole,AnchorRodwithNutfor ea. ea.
07762 SheetPiling l.f. m
07798 BreakawaySignBase ea. ea.
07800 Barrier,Temporary l.f. m
07801 RoofDecking s.f. sq.m
07810 WroughtIronRailing l.f. m
07816 Neoprene ea. ea.
07821 NoiseBarrierWall,Structure l.f. m
07822 NoiseBarrierWall s.f. sq.m
07832 SiliconeSealant TUBE TUBE
07850 Catchment,Fiberglass ea. ea.
07855 Nut,Anchor ea. ea.
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MATERIALCODE MATERIALFULLNAME ENG_UNIT MET_UNIT
07856 AnchorPlate ea. ea.
07935 CathodicProtectionSystem ea. ea.
07974 Barricades,Hardwarefor ea. ea.
07982 SteelPlate,Galvanized ea. ea.
07995 SteelGrating s.f. sq.m
07998 SteelShell ton t
07999 WireMesh s.f. sq.m
08010 ExpansionJointAsphalticPlug l.f. m
08010SP Exp.Jt.AsphalticPlugSPECIALPROV. c.f. cu.m
08018 StainlessSteelAnchorStuds&Nuts ea. ea.
08022 Bolt(HighStrength),Nut&Washer ea. ea.
08031 ToBeDetermined NONE NONE
08032 Sand(Washed) c.y. cu.m
08033 Sand(Natural) c.y. cu.m
08034 Stone(Broken/Crushed) c.y. cu.m
08035 Gravel(Crushed) c.y. cu.m
08036 ReclaimedMisc.Aggregate c.y. cu.m
08036X ReclaimedMisc.Aggregate(OFFSITE) c.y. cu.m
08037 ReclaimedWaste c.y. cu.m
08037X ReclaimedWaste(OFFSITE) c.y. cu.m
08038 Subgrade s.y. sq.m
08039 EmbankmentMaterial c.y. cu.m
08042 PullBoxPrecastConcrete ea. ea.
08043 TrafficControlEquipment ea. ea.
08044 RetainingWallPrecastConcrete ea. ea.
08045 PipeLiner l.f. m
08046 CameraVideoDetectionSystem ea. ea.
08050 Monument ea. ea.
08054 WetlandSoil c.y. cu.m
08055 LowDensityCellularConcreteFill c.y. cu.m
08058 ContainmentBoom l.f. m
08059 TurbidityControlCurtains l.f. m
08060 DetectableWarningStrip(ADA) s.f. sq.m
08064 WarningPaver ea. ea.
08065 CounterweightBlocks ea. ea.
08066 VehicleArrestingSystem ea. ea.
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CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
BUREAU OF ENGINEERING AND HIGHWAY OPERATIONS
DIVISION OF MATERIALS TESTING
A. QUALIFICATION
3. The cement producer shall certify the quality of the cement supplied as
conforming to the requirements of the applicable specifications.
B. OPERATIONAL PROCEDURE
1. One (1) certified summary laboratory test report for all cement being
produced shall be furnished on a monthly basis by the cement producer to
the Division of Materials Testing, 280 West Street, Rocky Hill, Connecticut
06067.
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f. Silo, Bin or Lot Number of Cement, Terminals
g. Consignee
h. Destination
i. Cement Type
Original BOLs must be provided to the purchaser for retention and review
by the Department.
4. Results from bulk cement testing may also apply to bagged material from
the same source.
Failure of the cement producer to comply with the requirements of the operational
procedure may be considered grounds for suspending the qualification of the
cement producer to provide cement on the basis of certification.
The procedure outlined above is intended to establish general guidelines for the
acceptance of cement on the basis of producer qualification. However, the
ConnDOT reserves the right to modify the above requirements if the best interest of
the Department is served.
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Appendix F Connecticut Reference File (CRF) Specifications*
File # Title/Description
25 Black Enamel Paint
104 Burnt Orange Enamel Paint For Trucks
139 Sodium Chloride (Rock salt)
161 Non-reflective Plastic Sheeting
163 Processed Aggregate
191 Grits
194 Premixed Sodium Chloride (Salt) And Calcium Chloride
199 Epoxy Resin Pavement Markings, Symbols and Legends
200 White and Yellow Fast-Drying Waterborne Pavement Marking Paint
207 White and Yellow Regular-Drying Waterborne Pavement Marking
Paint
2007-03 Liquid Calcium Chloride Anti-icing Agent
GENERAL This material shall be shipped in regulation 1gallon metal pails. Each container
shall be marked with the following: name and type of paint, net weight, batch number, date of
manufacture and State of Connecticut reference file and purchase order numbers, together with
name and address of the manufacturer. When so requested, samples and analyses of all
pigments, oils, resins, thinners and driers used for the enamel furnished shall be supplied by the
manufacturer within ten days after request is made therefore.
A certified test report containing the physical and chemical properties of the material shall
be submitted with each batch shipment.
The enamel shall consist of pigments and composition ground in the required vehicle by
a suitable grinding machine to the required fineness. All pigments, oils, resins, thinners and driers
used shall be of the best quality, free from adulterants of any kind and shall comply with the
specific requirements given below. The enamel shall not contain any lead or lead by products.
The material desired under this specification is an extremely durable, highest quality
black enamel for use on highway signs, and shall be resistant to air, sun and water.
COLOR The color shall be jet black, conforming to Federal Standard No. 595, Color No.
17038.
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ENAMEL COMPOSITION
MIN. MAX.
Carbon Black, % 3 4
Total solids, % by weight 42 -
Coarse particles retained on
#325 screen based on paint, % - 0.5
Weight per gallon, lb. 7.5 --
Viscosity, Krebs units at 77F. 67 77
Fitneness of grind (North Standard) 7 --
VEHICLE - The vehicle shall consist of a phthalic alkyd resin conforming to the requirements of
Federal Specification TTR-266, Type 3, of latest issue, with the following exceptions: Viscosity -
Z maximum; Compatibility delete raw linseed oil and mineral spirits dilution tests. The
necessary quantities of suitable aliphatic, aromatic or terpene thinners and driers shall be added
to yield a product conforming to all the requirements of this specification.
SPECULAR GLOSS - The enamel shall be flowed on a tin panel and allowed to dry for 24 hours
before measuring. The specular gloss at 60 angle of incident, ASTM designation D523 of latest
issue, shall be not less than 85.
SETTING AND DRYING TIME This enamel shall air dry dust free within 2 hours, dry hard
within 8 hours and reach full hardness within 48 hours.
DRY OPACITY This enamel shall have a contrast ratio of at least 0.99 when spread at the rate
of 630 sq. ft. per gallon (0.0025inch wet film thickness).
WATER RESISTANCE A film of enamel 0.002 inch thick shall be allowed to air dry for 96
hours, and then immersed in distilled water for 16 hours. It shall show no blistering or wrinkling
immediately upon removal and no more than slight dulling or whitening after 2 hours recovery.
After 24 hours, the gloss of the immersed portion shall be at least 90 percent of a comparison
panel, which was not immersed.
FLEXIBILITY - A film of enamel 0.002 inch thick shall be allowed to dry for 18 hours, then baked
for 72 hours at 105 2C, allowed to cool for 1/2 hour at 25c (77F), then bent over an 1/8inch
mandrel. There shall be no visible cracks when examined in a strong light at a 7diameter
magnification.
SKINNING The enamel shall not skin within 48 hours in a threequarter filled, closed
container. Small amounts of antiskinning agents, wetting agents, suspension agents and anti
drier agents may be added at the discretion of the manufacturer.
WORKING PROPERTIES The enamel shall be well ground and shall show no more settling or
caking than may be easily redispursed with a paddle to a homogeneous state. It shall be of good
brushing consistency and shall dry to a smooth, glossy, uniform film, free from running, sagging
or streaking.
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BURNT ORANGE ENAMEL PAINT FOR TRUCKS (LEAD FREE)
INTENDED USE This specification covers a lead-free high-grade, synthetic-type high gloss
enamel intended for use on trucks and other metallic motorized mechanical equipment. It is
highly weather-resistant and is characterized by excellent color and gloss-retention, good drying,
flexibility and freedom from aftertack. This enamel may be applied by brush or spray. It fails by
mild chalking rather than by checking or cracking. The application of wax at periodic intervals will
retard chalking and improve the appearance of the finish.
GENERAL This material shall consist of pigments of the required fineness and composition,
ground in the specified vehicle by a suitable grinding machine to the required fineness. All
pigments, oils, resins, thinners and driers shall comply with the requirements below.
COLOR Standard color chips may be viewed at the Connecticut Department of Transportation,
Research and Materials Testing Laboratory, 280 West Street, Rocky Hill, Connecticut 06067.
The color shall essentially match that of color Omaha Orange, DuPont #082.
VEHICLE - The vehicle for this air-drying enamel shall consist of a phthalic alkyd resin.
Pigment, % by weight 16
Vehicle, % by weight -- 84
Volatile matter in vehicle, % by weight -- 55
Coarse particles and skins retained on
#325 sieve, % by weight of pigment -- 0.5
Viscosity, Krebs units at 77F. 75 85
Specular gloss (without correction for
diffuse reflectance) 85
Fineness of grind (North Standard) 6
Dry opacity (540 sq. ft. per gallon) 0.52
Weight per gallon, lbs. 8.0
Drying time: Dust-free setting time, hours -- 1
Dry hard, hours -- 8
Full hardness, hours -- 48
BRUSHING PROPERTIES As received, this enamel shall be ready-mixed for use. It shall be of
good brushing consistency in the packaged condition. When tested as described below, laps
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shall be picked up without pulling under the brush; and the enamel shall dry to a smooth, glossy,
uniform film, free from running, sagging or streaking.
Brush the evenly mixed enamel on a thoroughly cleaned, rust-free, smooth, cold-
rolled steel or aluminum panel (2 ft. square) with a 2-1/2 inch paint brush, applying the enamel
uniformly at an approximately spreading rate of 500 square feet per gallon. Place the panel in a
nearly vertical position, allow to air dry for 24 hours and examine for defects described above.
DRYING TIME A wet film, 0.0015-inch thick, shall set to a dust-free condition within one hour,
dry hard and tack-free within 8-hours and reach full hardness within 48 hours.
FLEXIBILLITY Films prepared as above shall be allowed to air dry in a horizontal position for 18
hours, then baked for 168 hours at 105 + 2C (221 + 4F). After baking, condition the panel for
one-half hour at 23 + 1C (73.4 + 2F) and relative humidity 50% - 4%. Bend over a 1/8 inch
mandrel. Examine the coating for cracks over the area of the bend in a strong light at a 7-
diameter magnification. The film of the enamel shall show no cracking.
APPEARANCE OF FILM AFTER BAKING After drying and baking the panel for flexibility, the
enamel film shall retain at least 75 percent of the original secular gloss value.
ADHESION In testing for adhesion, use the flat portion of the panel from the flexibility test. Cut
a narrow ribbon of the film from the panel by use of the sharp knife blade held at about 30
degrees from the panel. The film should cut loose in the form of a ribbon without flaking or
cracking.
COLOR WATER RESISTANCE After drying for 96 hours, place one of the test panels in a
beaker containing approximately 2-1/2 inches of distilled water at room temperature (21 to 32C),
and allow to remain for 16 hours. Remove and allow to dry. The film shall show no blistering or
wrinkling immediately upon removal from the water. There shall be no more than a slight dulling
or whitening when examined 2 hours after removal of the panels and after 24 hours of air drying,
the gloss of the immersed portion shall be at least 90 percent of the gloss of a comparison panel
which was not immersed. The immersed and comparison panel shall be indistinguishable with
regard to film hardness after the 24 hours of air drying.
GASOLINE RESISTENCE After drying for 96 hours, place one of the panels in a beaker
containing approximately 2-1/2 inches of gasoline conforming to Federal Specification VVG-1690,
cover with a watch glass and allow to remain at room temperature (21 to 32C), for 16 hours.
Remove and allow to dry. The film shall show no blistering or wrinkling immediately upon
removal of the panel, and any softening or whitening effect that may remain two hours after
removal shall have completely disappeared after air drying for 24 hours. The immersed portion
shall retain at least 50 percent of the gloss of a comparison panel which was not immersed.
DRY OPACITY At a spreading rate of 540 square feet pr gallon, this enamel shall have a
minimum dry-film contrast ratio of not less than 0.98.
MISCIBILITY WITH MINERAL SPIRITS Mix thoroughly one part of mineral spirits conforming to
Grade I of Federal Specification AA-2904 with eight parts of enamel by slowly adding the mineral
spirits to the enamel with constant stirring. The enamel shall be completely missible with mineral
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spirits. After standing 24 hours there shall be no curdling or precipitation of the vehicle. Any
settling of the pigment shall be disregarded.
SKINNING The enamel shall not skin within 48 hours in a three-quarters filled, closed container.
RECOATING Recoating after 24 hours air drying shall produce no film irregularity.
ODOR The odor of the wet enamel and of the dry film shall not be obnoxious.
FULL CONTAINER - Upon being opened after six months of storage under warehouse storage
conditions, a full, closed container shall show no livering or curding of the enamel and no more
settling than can be redispersed with a paddle to a homogeneous state. There shall be no hard
settlement or caking and no skinning. The viscosity shall not have increased more than an
equivalent of 10 K.U. during the storage period. The enamel shall have retained its drying
properties and shall dry to a full gloss finish, free from grit and seediness.
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SODIUM CHLORIDE (ROCK SALT)
Scope: This specification prescribes the composition, storage, inspection, acceptance and
delivery of road salt obtained from (natural deposits/artificially produced) which is to be used for
snow & ice control on highways and bridges.
Requirements: All road salt shall conform to AASHTO M 143 (ASTM D632) Type 1, with the
exceptions and additions stated herein. When material is not in conformance as stated herein,
and the state formally agrees to accept such material, payment reduction shall apply and will be
the sum of the individual reductions based on the bid price.
Inspection & Testing: At the vendors location the stockpile shall be covered as required and
the road salt shall be tested by Division of Materials Testing. The Bureau of Finance and
Administration shall accept the material prior to any shipment to the State. Road salt from
different origins (natural deposits/artificially produced) shall be stockpiled separately. If at any
time, the purity of road salt is less than 95 percent sodium chloride, the vendor shall maintain this
material in a physically separated stockpile. Once the stockpile has been accepted, material shall
not be added to the stockpile without prior notification to and additional testing by the State.
Failure to properly control these stockpiles may result in revocation of the award.
Material acceptance:
PURITY: The road salt requirements for material acceptance shall be as stated in AASHTO M
143 (ASTM D632) Type 1, except sections 9.1.2 and 11.2 will not apply. It is intended that only
products meeting the specified sodium chloride content (95.0 percent or greater) will be accepted;
however, at the sole discretion of the Department of Transportation, road salt having a purity of
less than 95.0 percent sodium chloride content may be accepted with an adjustment in payment
in accordance with Table 1.
Grading: The gradation requirements for material acceptance shall be as stated below. Failure
to conform to these requirements may result in rejection of the stockpile. If non-conforming
material is accepted, a reduction in payment of 2 percent per screen shall be assessed for
deviations in the gradation.
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Sieve Size Percent Passing by Weight
12.5 mm (1/2in.) 100
9.5 mm (3/8in.) 95 to 100
4.75 mm (No.4) 20 to 90
2.36 mm (No.8) 10 to 60
600 m (No.30) 0 to 15
Moisture: Full payment will apply to the road salt when its moisture content does not exceed two
(2.0) percent. Road salt with a moisture content greater than (2.0) percent may be accepted at
the discretion of the Department, with an adjustment in weight for moisture content over 2.0
percent.
Anticaking Agent: Road salt furnished under this contract shall be free flowing and granular. All
bulk road salt shall be treated with an approved conditioner, such as sodium ferrocyanide, to
prevent caking while in storage. This treatment shall be prior to shipping product from the origin
(natural deposits/artificially produced). This conditioner shall be visible and introduced uniformly
throughout the road salt at a maximum rate of 50 parts per million or 0.0050 percent.
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NON-REFLECTIVE PLASTIC SHEETING
Description: The material shall consist of a flexible, pigmented plastic film, completely pre-coated
with a solvent or heat-activated tack-free adhesive. The adhesive shall be protected by a paper
liner, which shall be removable without soaking in water or other solvents.
Property Requirements:
A. Thickness: The thickness of the plastic film with adhesive shall be a minimum of 0.003 inches
and a maximum of 0.0045 inches.
B. Film: The unapplied and/or applied film shall be readily processed with, and ensure adequate
adhesion of, process inks recommended by the manufacturer.
1. Flexibility: The material shall be sufficiently flexible to permit application over and
conform to moderately contoured surfaces.
2. Gloss: The film shall have an initial 60-degree gloss value of 35 (minimum),
when tested in accordance with ASTM Method D 523, measuring at least three portions of
the film to obtain uniformity.
C. Adhesive: The pre-coated adhesive shall form a durable bond to smooth, clean, corrosion- and
weather-resistant surfaces, shall be of uniform thickness, non-corrosive to applied surfaces and
shall have no staining effect on the film.
Adhesion: The material, applied according to Paragraph I Preparation of Test Panels shall have
sufficient bond to prevent removal from the panel in one piece without the aid of a physical tool.
D. Exterior Exposure: The material shall withstand three years vertical, south-facing exterior
exposure in Texas, showing no appreciable discoloration, cracking, crazing, blistering,
delamination or loss of adhesion. A slight amount of caulking is permissible.
E. Dimensional Stability: The material shall show no more than 1/64 shrinkage in any direction
from edge of the panel when prepared in accordance with Paragraph I after being subjected to a
temperature of 150 F for 48 hours.
G. Solvent and Chemical Resistance: The material, when prepared in accordance with Paragraph
I, shall withstand immersion in the following liquids at 70-90 F, showing no appreciable
decrease in adhesion, color or general appearance.
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Liquids Time,
Hours
Reference Fuel (MIL-F-8799A) (15 parts xylol 85 parts mineral spirits by weight) 1
Distilled Water 24
SAE #20 Motor Oil 24
H. Opacity: when applied, the material shall be sufficiently opaque to hide a contrasting black
printed legend and white surface.
I. Preparation of Test Panels: Test panel shall be prepared using a 6 6 piece of the
plastic film, applied to a clean 6 6 aluminum panel, pre-masked or as recommended by the
manufacturer, trimmed evenly at the edge of the panel, and aged for 48 hours at 70-90F.
J. Shelf Life Storage: The material shall withstand one years shelf life when stored in a clean
area free from exposure to excessive heat, moisture, and direct sunlight.
K. General Characteristics and Packaging: The plastic film shall be furnished in rolls, cut sheets
or characters as may be specified. The film, as supplied, shall be free from ragged edges,
streaks, blisters, foreign matter, or other
surface imperfections which would make it unsuitable for the intended usage, and shall be readily
cut with scissors, knife, blade, shears, or other production tools. Complete and detailed
instructions for mounting the plastic film shall be supplied with each package of material.
Rolls, sheets or letters shall be individually packaged in suitable containers and in such a manner
that no damage or defacement may occur to the plastic film during transport to destination.
Quality Assurance: The vendor shall furnish a Certified Test Report conforming to the
requirements stated herein below for all materials supplied under this specification.
1. A Certified Test Report is a document containing a list of the dimensional, chemical, and
physical results obtained by an approved testing organization from an actual test of the material
involved. It shall also certify that the materials meet the requirements of the specifications and
shall include the following information:
a. Description of material
b. Connecticut Department of Transportation purchase order number.
c. Date of manufacture.
d. Date of testing.
e. Name of organization to which the material is consigned.
f. Quantity of material represented.
g. Means of identifying consignment such as label, marking, lot number, etc.
h. Date and method of shipment.
i. Name of organization performing the tests.
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PROCESSED AGGREGATE
REFERENCE FILE NO. 163-K
Description: Generally used by the Office of Maintenance as a base material for incidental work
such as bike paths or ancillary paved surfaces.
All Processed Aggregate shall conform to ConnDOT Standard Specifications, Article M.05.01,
except that reclaimed material is prohibited and Medium processed aggregate shall conform to
the following gradation:
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GRITS
DESCRIPTION: Grits shall consist of sound, tough, durable particles of crushed or uncrushed
screened stone or gravel, and shall be free from lumps of clay, soil, loam or organic matter. All
plus No. 8 material shall not contain more than 15 percent of flat or elongated pieces, the longest
dimensions of which exceed three times the maximum thickness.
1. Soundness: When tested for soundness with a magnesium sulfate solution using
AASHTO Method T 104, the plus No. 4 fraction shall show a loss of not more than
10 percent at the end of five cycles.
2. Loss on Abrasion: When tested by means of the Los Angeles Machine using
AASHTO Method T 96, the plus No. 8 fraction shall show a loss on abrasion of not
more than 40 percent.
3. Grading: The grit material shall conform to one of the gradations shown below. The
grit material shall be specified on the purchase order.
Grading A Grading B
Sieve Size Percent Percent
(inches) Passing Passing
3/8 mm 100 100
#4 40-90 85-100
#8 0-30 10-40
#16 --- 0-10
#50 0-10 0-5
#100 0-3 ---
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PREMIXED SODIUM CHLORIDE (Salt) AND CALCIUM CHLORIDE
REFERENCE FILE NUMBER 194-E
Issued March 12, 1976
Revised June 1, 1998
SCOPE:
This specification covers a premixed blend of sodium chloride (rock salt) and calcium chloride to
be used for ice control on highways and bridges.
DESCRIPTION:
Sodium Chloride: The sodium chloride shall conform to the requirements of Reference File 139,
latest revision.
Calcium Chloride: The calcium chloride shall conform to the requirements of AASHTO M 144,
Type I.
MIXTURE:
The premix for the CONTNDOT shall be a completely uniform and free-flowing mixture of three
parts sodium chloride by weight to one part flake calcium chloride by weight.
GENERAL:
The State reserves the right to inspect or sample material at the place of manufacture or
stockpile, or to test materials before accepting delivery.
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EPOXY RESIN PAVEMENT MARKINGS, SYMBOLS AND LEGENDS
REFERENCE FILE NO. 199-C
Issued: November 1, 1985
Revised: October 30, 1995
DESCRIPTION: This specification covers reflectorized white and yellow two component epoxy
resin to be used for pavement marking on both asphaltic and Portland cement concrete pavement
surfaces. It is to be used in conjunction with a surface application of glass beads and in
accordance with these requirements. Upon curing, it produces an adherent reflectorized stripe of
specified thickness and width capable of resisting wear from traffic.
CLASSIFICATION: This specification provides for the classification of epoxy resin pavement
marking system by type.
Type I A fastcure material suitable for centerline, skipline and edgeline use
under traffic conditions
Type II A slowcure material suitable for centerline, skipline and edgeline use
under minimal traffic conditions; e.g., unopened roadways
Type III A mediumcure material suitable for pavement marking message and
transverse line work
MATERIALS -GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:
Standards - All standards herein are minimum standards.
Identification: Each container must bear a label with the following information thereon: Name and
address of manufacturer, shipping point, grade production batch number, date of manufacture,
shipping point, grade name and/or identification number, type of material, number of gallons,
contract number, use intended, directions for application, and formula. Improperly labeled
samples and deliveries will be rejected.
Qualification of Manufacturer: No material will be considered unless the firm submitting the
material can meet the following conditions (these qualifications must be provided to approve a
subcontractor for this work):
a: that it has in operation a factory adequate for and devoted to manufacturer of the
pavement marking material that it proposes to furnish;
b. that it is capable of predicting batch sizes consistent with the quantities to be
delivered;
c. that it maintains a laboratory to scientifically control the product bid on to ensure
accuracy and quality of formulation; and
d. that it has produced pavement marking material over the past two (2) years with
a successful application record.
Certification: The manufacturer shall furnish a certified test report by an independent testing
laboratory prior to the start of work indicating that the material as specified has been tested in
accordance with ASTM or ACI testing procedures noted in this specification. The certified test
report shall indicate the results of testing for the following criteria:
Composition, Color, Adhesion Capabilities, Abrasion Resistance, Hardness, Tensile
Strength, and Compressive Strength.
Additionally, infrared spectrophotometer plots for both components of the test material shall be
included by the independent laboratory in the certified test report.
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The manufacturer shall furnish certified test reports for each batch delivered for
application at the project site. Certified test reports shall be in accordance with the State of
Connecticut, Department of Transportation Standard Specifications for Roads, Bridges and
Incidental Construction, Section 1.06.07 of the latest edition,
MATERIALS - DETAILED REQUIREMENTS:
Epoxy Resin Material: The material shall be composed of epoxy resins and pigments only. No
solvents to be given off to the environment upon application to the pavement surface, nor fillers,
will be allowed.
Color: The color of the WHITE material shall be no darker or yellower than color chip 17778 of
Federal Standard No. 595a of the latest issue, when the material is placed in a Type EH
weatherometer for a period of 500 hours and weathered according to ASTM F 42. The color of
the YELLOW shall be reasonably close to color chip 13538 of the Federal Standard No. 595a of
the latest issue.
Adhesion Capabilities: When the adhesion of the material to Portland cement concrete (the
concrete shall have a minimum of 300 psi tensile strength) is tested according to American
Concrete Institute Committee 503R testing procedure, the failure of the system must take place in
the concrete. The concrete shall be 32 C when the material is applied, after which the material
shall be allowed to cure for 72 hours at 23 + 2 C.
Abrasion Resistance: When the abrasion resistance of the material is tested according to ASTM
C 501 with a CS-17 wheel under a load of 1000 grams for 1000 cycles, the wear index shall be
no greater than 82. (The index is the weight in milligrams that is abraded from the sample under
the test conditions)
Hardness: The Type D durometer hardness of the material shall be not less than 75 or more than
90 when tested according to ASTM D 2240 after the material has cured for 72 hours at 23 2 C.
Compressive Strength: The compressive strength of the material, when tested according to
ASTM D 695, shall not be less than 12,000 psi after 72 hours cured at 23 2 C.
Shelf Life: The individual components shall not require mixing prior to use when stored for a
period of 12 months.
Glass Beads: The moisture resistant glass beads shall meet the requirements of AASHTO M
246, except that glass spheres shall meet the gradation requirements as follows:
Grading A Grading B
Sieve Size Percent Sieve Size Percent
% Passing #20 100 % Retained #10 0
% Passing #30 8095 % Retained #12 05
% Passing #50 942 % Retained #14 520
% Passing #80 010 % Retained #16 4080
% Retained #18 1040
% Retained #20 05
% Retained Pan 02
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If specified, glass beads conforming to the requirements of Grading B shall be applied at a rate
of 12 pounds per gallon of epoxy pavement marking material, immediately followed by a scanned
drop of glass beads conforming to the requirements of Grading A applied at a rate of 12 pounds
per gallon of epoxy pavement marking material.
Traffic cones or any other acceptable method shall be used to protect the pavement marking until
cured.
Time To NoTrack: The Type I material shall be in notracking condition in 60 seconds or
less.
The no-tracking condition shall be determined by actual application on the pavement of the
pigmented binder at 20 mils wet, covered with glass spheres at a rate of 25 pounds per gallon.
The lines for this test shall be applied with the specialized striping equipment operated so as to
have the material at the manufacturers recommended application temperature. This maximum
notracking time shall not be exceeded when the pavement temperature varies from 50 F to
120 F, and under all humidity conditions, provided the pavement is surface dry.
The no-tracking time shall be determined by passing over the line with a passenger car or pickup
truck in the simulated passing maneuver. A line showing no visual deposition of the material to
the pavement surface when viewed from a distance of 50 feet shall be considered as showing
no tracking and conforming to this requirement for time to no-track.
FS: TT-P-1952 Paint, Traffic and Air Field Marking, Water Emulsion Base; Federal Test-Method Standard
#141 Paint, Varnish, Lacquer and Related Materials, Methods of Inspection, Sampling and Testing; FS No.
595 Colors; and HH-R-59 Roofing Felt (Asbestos, Asphalt-saturated).
ASTM Standards: D 211-Specifications for Chrome Yellow and Chrome Orange; D 476-Specifications
for Titanium Dioxide Pigments; D 562 Test for Consistency of Paints Using the Stormer Viscometer; D
869-Test for 45-deg, 0-deg Directional Reflectance Factor of Opaque Specimens by Broad Band Filter
Reflectometry.
Detailed Requirements, Formulation and Manufacture: The paint shall be formulated and
manufactured from first-grade raw materials and shall be free from defects and imperfections that might
adversely affect the serviceability of the finished product. The materials shall not exhibit settling or jellying
after storage in the sealed containers as received that will affect the performance of the products. The paint
shall provide the proper anchorage, refraction and reflection for the finished glass spheres when applied as
specified.
Composition: The composition of the paint shall be at the discretion of the manufacturer, provided that the
finished product meets the requirements of any applicable Federal, State or Local regulations for products
of this type and the requirements as follows:
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2 Total nonvolatile shall not be less than 76% by weight (mass);
5. Volatile organic compounds shall not exceed 150 grams/liter, excluding water;
6. Closed-cup flash point shall not be less than 145 F (38 C);
7. Weight per gallon (mass per liter) shall not be less than 12.5 pounds/gallon (1.50 kilograms/liter) when
tested in accordance with ASTM D 1475.
8. Drying time to no pick up shall be3 minutes or less when tested in accordance with ASTM D 711
Scrub Resistance: The paint shall pass test for scrub resistance when tested in accordance with ASTM
D2486, Method B.
Viscosity: The consistency of the paint shall not be less than 80, nor more than 90 Kreb units when tested
in accordance with ASTM D562.
Flexibility: The paint shall not show cracking or flaking when subjected to the TT-P-1952 flexibility test in
which the panels used shall be tin plates that are 3 inches x 5 inches (76 millimeters x 127 millimeters) in
area and 35 - 31 U.S. Gauge in thickness. The tin panels shall be lightly buffed with steel wool and
thoroughly cleaned with solvent before being used for tests.
Dry Opacity: Both white and yellow paints shall have a minimum contrast ratio of 0.96. Contract ratio
shall be determined by applying a wet film thickness of 0.005 inches (127 microns) to a standard hiding
power chart. After drying, the black and white reflectance values shall be determined using a suitable
reflectometer and the contrast ratio determined.
Bleeding: The paints shall have a minimum bleeding ratio of 0.97 when tested in accordance with FS TT-
P-1952. The asphalt-saturated felt shall conform to FS HH-R-59.
Abrasion Resistance: No less than 210 liters of sand shall be required to remove paint film when tested in
accordance with TT-P-1952.
Color: The paint shall not discolor in sunlight and shall maintain colorfastness throughout its life,
approximately two years. Color determination shall be made without beads, after a minimum of 24 hours.
Color for yellow paint shall be a visual match for 595-13538. If not a visual match, the diffuse day color of
the paint shall conform to the CIE Chromaticity coordinate limits as follows:
xy xy xy xy Brightness
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WHITE AND YELLOW REGULAR-DRYING WATERBORNE PAVEMENT MARKING PAINT
REFERENCE FILE NUMBER 207- D
Scope: White and yellow regular-drying waterborne pavement marking paint that is to be applied to
bituminous concrete and Portland cement concrete pavements. This paint shall be capable of being applied
with paint striping equipment that does not require heating above ambient temperatures.
FS: TT-P-1952 Paint, Traffic and Air Field Marking, Water Emulsion Base; Federal Test-Method Standard
#141 Paint, Varnish, Lacquer and Related Materials, Methods of Inspection, Sampling and Testing; FS No.
595 Colors; and HH-R-59 Roofing Felt (Asbestos, Asphalt-saturated).
ASTM Standards: D 211-Specifications for Chrome Yellow and Chrome Orange; D 476-Specifications
for Titanium Dioxide Pigments; D 562 Test for Consistency of Paints Using the Stormer Viscometer; D
869-Test for 45-deg, 0-deg Directional Reflectance Factor of Opaque Specimens by Broad Band Filter
Reflectometry.
Detailed Requirements, Formulation and Manufacture: The paint shall be formulated and
manufactured from first-grade raw materials and shall be free from defects and imperfections that might
adversely affect the serviceability of the finished product. The materials shall not exhibit settling or jellying
after storage in the sealed containers as received that will affect the performance of the products. The paint
shall provide the proper anchorage, refraction and reflection for the finished glass spheres when applied as
specified.
Composition: The composition of the paint shall be at the discretion of the manufacturer, provided that the
finished product meets the requirements of any applicable Federal, State or Local regulations for products
of this type and the requirements as follows:
5. Volatile organic compounds shall not exceed 150 grams/liter, excluding water;
6. Closed-cup flash point shall not be less than 145 F (38 C), and weight per gallon (mass per liter) shall
not be less than 12.5 pounds/gallon (1.50 kilograms/liter) when tested in accordance with ASTM D 1475.
7. Weight per gallon (Mass per liter) shall not be less than 12.5 pounds/gallon (1.50 kilograms/liter) when
tested in accordance with ASTM D 1475;
8. Drying time to no pick up shall be 15 minutes or less when tested in accordance with ASTM D 711
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Scrub Resistance: The paint shall pass test for scrub resistance when tested in accordance with ASTM
D2486, Method B.
Viscosity: The consistency of the paint shall not be less than 75, nor more than 85 Kreb units when tested
in accordance with ASTM D562.
Flexibility: The paint shall not show cracking or flaking when subjected to the TT-P-1952 flexibility test in
which the panels used shall be tin plates that are 3 inches x 5 inches (76 millimeters x 127 millimeters) in
area and 35 - 31 U.S. Gauge in thickness. The tin panels shall be lightly buffed with steel wool and
thoroughly cleaned with solvent before being used for tests.
Dry Opacity: Both white and yellow paints shall have a minimum contrast ratio of 0.96. Contract ratio
shall be determined by applying a wet film thickness of 0.005 inches (127 microns) to a standard hiding
power chart. After drying, the black and white reflectance values shall be determined using a suitable
reflectometer and the contrast ratio determined.
Freeze-Thaw Resistance: After five freeze thaw cycles in accordance with ASTM D2243: 1) Evidence of
settling, gelation, or coagulation in the can shall have a rating of no less than 8 (very slight). 2) The paint
shall not have a change in viscosity (ASTM D562) of more than 10 Kreb units. 3) Test panel changes in
hiding, gloss, speckiness, agglomeration, coagulation, or color change shall have a rating of no less than 8
(very slight).
Bleeding: The paints shall have a minimum bleeding ratio of 0.97 when tested in accordance with FS TT-
P-1952. The asphalt-saturated felt shall conform to FS HH-R-59.
Abrasion Resistance: No less than 210 liters of sand shall be required to remove paint film when tested in
accordance with TT-P-1952.
Color: The paint shall not discolor in sunlight and shall maintain colorfastness throughout its life,
approximately two years. Color determination shall be made without beads, after a minimum of 24 hours.
Color for yellow paint shall be a visual match for 595-13538. If not a visual match, the diffuse day color of
the paint shall conform to the CIE Chromaticity coordinate limits as follows:
xy xy xy xy Brightness
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Liquid Calcium Chloride Anti-icing Agent
REFERENCE FILE Number 2007-3
Issued August 1, 2007
Scope: This reference file consists of the specification for Liquid Calcium
Chloride Anti-icing Agent, which is to be used with Sodium Chloride for snow and
ice control by the Connecticut Department of Transportation (Department).
The supplier shall furnish a Certified Test Report and Materials Certificate as
detailed below for each batch delivered to the Department.
(4) Name of organization to which the material has been consigned, if applicable
(6) Means of identifying the consignment, such as label, marking, lot number, etc.
(1) Quantity of material represented, such as batch, lot, group, etc., and certified
test report identification number representing materials being delivered
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(2) Quantity of material represented by the certificate
(3) Means of identifying the consignment, such as labels, lot numbers, etc.
The supplier shall be responsible for all testing and materials certificates.
Samples: The ConnDOT representative may take one gallon sample at start, and one
gallon prior to the end of delivery, Samples must be taken directly from the truck.
The Product shall be 32% Calcium Chloride by weight; tolerance: 1%, per PNSA Test
Method Number 1 on page 24 of the PNSA Web site or by ASTM methods D345 and
E449. It is intended that only products meeting the specified Liquid Calcium Chloride
content of 31% to 33% will be accepted; however, at the sole discretion of the
Department of Transportation, Liquid Calcium Chloride content lower or greater than this
percent may be accepted with an adjustment in payment in accordance with table 1.
At the sole discretion of the Department, Liquid Calcium Chloride content lower than 29%
or greater than 35% is subject to rejection and nonpayment.
All test data shall be rounded in accordance with the latest version of AASHTO R11.
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ConnDOT Test #3 - PH
The PH shall be between 6.0 -10.0 per PNSA Test Method Number 4 on page 24 of the
PNSA Web site.
A ConnDOT representative may perform a visual inspection `to assure that the material
remains clean and free of extraneous matter, remains free from hard caking, does not
segregate, and remains suitable for the intended purpose and as otherwise outlined in
Section IV. NOTE: Purchaser may use any laboratory test method necessary to verify
conclusions from visual inspections. Per PNSA Test Method Number 14 on page 25 of
the PNSA Web site.
A submitted product that contains any constituent in excess of the following established
total concentration limits as tested in accordance with the above test shall not be
acceptable. Results are stated as parts per million (ppm).
All laboratory results must be below the maximum concentrations listed above.
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Appendix G Standard Operating Procedures
Bituminous Concrete
In-place density using Cores V1.1 Dec 2014 G8-G13
Steel Reinforcement
Tensile Testing Pending
Bend Testing Pending
Hardness Testing Pending
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TINIUS-OLSEN COMPRESSION MACHINE
Version 1.1 Standard Operating Procedure
Tinius-Olsen
Hydraulic Compression Tester
Equip. #68-3695 Room 150
_____________________________________________________ ____________________________ __
Make Model
A. Introduction/Features
I. Safety devices required (e.g. machine guards, personal protective equipment, etc.)
SAFETY GOGGLES/GLASSES must be worn at all times in the lab. Prescription glasses can be
worn under the safety goggles.
HARD TOE BOOTS/SHOES must be worn at all times while handling cylinders.
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TINIUS-OLSEN COMPRESSION MACHINE
Version 1.1 Standard Operating Procedure
FIRE: Immediately report it to a supervisor and then exit the laboratory and building quickly via proper
exit route. (Make sure you know where the exits are located.)
ACCIDENTS AND INJURIES must be reported to a supervisor. There are emergency first aid supplies
available, and emergency responders are trained in basic first-aid.
THE BEST SAFETY PRECAUTIONS include ADVANCED PREPARATION for each laboratory and a
CLEAN ORGANIZED WORK SPACE.
C. Operation Procedures:
The following guidelines are for persons who are authorized to use the Tinius-Olsen compression machine
for ASTM C-39 & ASTM-1231. If a person is operating equipment for the first time, a competent operator
of that equipment must also be present.
Power On equipment
1. Turn on the testing machine by using the power switch (LPLH-LF-CIR.9) located on the wall near
the service panel to the right of the testing machine as shown in Figure 1.
POWER
Monitor
OWER
A
Computer
MonitorO
WER
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TINIUS-OLSEN COMPRESSION MACHINE
Version 1.1 Standard Operating Procedure
Turn on hydraulic pump by pressing Pump button on handheld controller as shown in Figure 3. When
leaving the area of the machine for an extended period of time (10 minutes or more) shut off pump.
1) PUMP will appear on the display (let pump warm up for about 20 seconds)
2) Press Return" button on handheld controller (the bottom compression plate will raise to
specific height)
A
Handheld Controller
Bottom Compression Plate
A
a. Using the computer mouse, Click on Navigator icon on the computer monitor
b. Using the steps below, check that the software is configured for the proper size cylinder.
1) go to file
Test Preparation
c. Review MAT-308 and enter project number and sample ID on NEXT tab
d. Check cylinder markings for concurrence with MAT-308
e. Type in or check appropriate cylinder size ( typically 6 or 4 inches) is displayed
f. Place test caps on bottom and top of cylinder. Caps are shown in Figure 4.
g. Properly place specimen (centered on bottom compression plate)
h. Place wire safety cage centered around specimen, close cage. Cage is shown in Figure 4.
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TINIUS-OLSEN COMPRESSION MACHINE
Version 1.1 Standard Operating Procedure
A$ X 6
4x6 Caps
Wire SafetyACage A
6x12 Caps
3. Test Procedure
4x8 cylinders
a. Double click on in top menu bar to raise base plate until the cylinder is located from
top plate then click on the red STOP sign.
b. Click on the LOAD ZERO icon in top menu bar (handheld controller should show zero
load)
c. Click on TEST NOW button
d. Monitor the testing (Click on ABORT button if needed)
6x12 cylinders
a. Click on the LOAD ZERO icon in top menu bar (handheld controller should show zero
load)
b. Click on TEST NOW button
c. Monitor the testing (Click on ABORT button if needed)
4. Documentation of Results
a. Observe how specimen broke and that no contact with wire safety cage was made.
b. Double check project number and sample ID, edit on RESULTS tab if needed.
c. Click on ACCEPT if no issues were observed. Click DISCARD if needed.
d. Record Total load and Load (PSI/Mpa) on Mat-308 from yellow highlighted information
at the bottom the window.
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TINIUS-OLSEN COMPRESSION MACHINE
Version 1.1 Standard Operating Procedure
6. To test another specimen;
e. Press the NEXT tab;
f. Return to step 2
Emergency Contacts:
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HANDLING AND TESTING BITUMINOUS
CONCRETE CORE SAMPLES FOR IN-PLACE
DENSITY DETERMINATION
Version 1.1 Standard Operating Procedure
Various Various
_______________________ _ ___ _________________________ ___ _____
Make Model
A. Introduction/Features
Procedures to be followed for the in-place density of bituminous concrete mixtures by testing cores
samples
Handling of the bituminous concrete core samples include:
o Receiving core samples (chain of custody)
o Organization
Testing of the bituminous concrete core samples include:
o Saw cutting core samples
o Drying core samples
o Testing for bulk specific gravity
o Reporting
o Core sample retention and disposal
Equipment:
o 5 Vacuum drying apparatus located in room 162:
Make: Instrotek
Model: CoreDry
o 1 Automatic vacuum sealing apparatus located in Room 162
Make: Instrotek
Model: CoreLok
o 2 Radial cutting table saws located in Room 159
Make: Nuova Mondial Mec
Model: Manta ED 120
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CONCRETE CORE SAMPLES FOR IN-PLACE
DENSITY DETERMINATION
Version 1.1 Standard Operating Procedure
I. Safety devices required (e.g. machine guards, personal protective equipment, etc.)
SAFETY GOGGLES/GLASSES must be worn when operating the table saw. Prescription glasses
can be worn under the safety goggles.
SAFETY EAR PROTECTION must be worn when operating the table saw.
The operator shall keep all body parts outside the MACHINE GUARDS when operating the table
saw
HARD TOE BOOTS/SHOES must be worn at all times in the laboratory.
FIRE: Immediately report it to a supervisor and then exit the laboratory and building quickly via proper
exit route. (Make sure you know where the exits are located.)
ACCIDENTS AND INJURIES must be reported to a supervisor. There are emergency first aid supplies
available, and emergency responders are trained in basic first-aid.
THE BEST SAFETY PRECAUTIONS include ADVANCED PREPARATION for each laboratory and a
CLEAN ORGANIZED WORK SPACE.
C. Equipment Maintenance
All maintenance operations shall follow the corresponding operators manual.
CoreDry Maintenance:
- Change the vacuum pump oil (InstroTek part number 1520137) after 80 hours of use. A software
indicator will prompt you to do so. Keep the maintenance records updated in the corresponding
calibration and maintenance book.
- Change your Tank Filters (InstroTek part number 1009012) every 1 to 2 months. Keep the
maintenance records updated in the corresponding calibration and maintenance book.
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- Change your exhaust filter (InstroTek part number 1520084) on the vacuum pump once a year.
Keep the maintenance records updated in the corresponding calibration and maintenance book.
CoreLok Maintenance:
- Weekly, check oil level, the condition of the silicon pad in lid, the condition of the silicon gasket in
lid, the condition of the seal bar Teflon tape and seal element, the condition of the CoreLok lid and
glass viewing window. Keep records of the oil refills in corresponding calibration and maintenance
book.
- Yearly, replace vacuum oil using 10-weight synthetic oil, exhaust filter, seal element and Teflon
tape of the seal bar. Keep records of these replacements in the corresponding calibration and
maintenance book.
Organization:
Log in all the core samples received (including damage cores and note this in the corresponding column) in
the Tracking Cores file located in the year folder in: S:\Verification & Cores\HMA Core Density Testing.
The room lead will input an entry in the tracking file for any correspondence with project personnel.
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E. Operation Procedures Testing Bituminous Concrete Core Samples:
The following guidelines are for persons who are authorized to use the CoreDry, CoreLok and Table Saws
for ASTM D 7227/D 7227M & AASHTO T 331. If a person is operating any of this equipment for the first
time, a competent operator of said equipment must also be present.
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Figure 1. Placing a Core Sample in the CoreDry Sample Chamber
(Instrotek CoreDry Manual)
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Reporting:
The percentage compaction shall be reported as the percent of the average days production acceptance
maximum theoretical gravity (Gmm) results performed in accordance with AASHTO T 209. Gmm test
results determined to be invalid will not be included in the dailys average Gmm determination. The
Engineer may replace the contractors Gmm result(s) with the verification result(s). If Gmm test results
are not available from acceptance testing, the Gmm shall be tested from a sample obtained by breaking
down the core after the core has been tested or shall be determined from historical data.
The percent compaction of each core (sub-lot) will be determined using the following formula:
Percent compaction = 100[Gmb of core / Gmm of days production (avg.) or Gmm core sample or
historical Gmm]
All percent compaction results will be reported to the nearest 0.1 percent. The density report will
automatically mark in red all individual density results that are outside the 87-95% range and that are
outside +/-3.5% of the average. The cores that provide results on red will be re-tested.
The handling, testing and reporting of core samples will be monitored and reviewed by DMT supervisory
staff (E3 and above) on an ongoing basis. Any change to the standard procedure, shall be approved by the
SE or above prior to implementation.
Once a lot is completed the results shall be emailed by the DMTs core testing room lead to project
inspection staff or other designated district staff. At no time will the DMT forward results directly to the
Contractor. In general, the following shall be included in the email list:
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Construction projects; Project Engineer, Project Inspector, District email, DMT chain of command.
VIP and other Maintenance Projects; District Planners and/or other designated staff, DMT chain of
command.
Municipal Projects; Muni Team leader, Muni team inspector (if known), muni MAT 100 email,
DMT chain of command.
Report Form: Form MAT 438 or other form approved by the DMT.
Emergency Contacts:
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Index
Admixtures for Portland Cement Copper Expansion plates, 19
Concrete, 32 Evaporative Moisture Content,
Aggregate Degradation, Resistance Aggregate, 24
to, 23 Expansion plates, Bronze or Copper,
Aggregate Soundness, 24 19
Aggregate, Bulk Density, 24 Fence, Chain Link, 17
Aggregate, Flat and/or Elongated Fence, Wire, 18
Particles, 24 Fertilizer, 12
Aggregate, Fractured Particles, 24 Geotextiles, 18
Aggregate, Inorganic Impurities Glass Beads/Spheres, 12
in., 24 Grass, 12
Aggregate, Mechanical Analysis for HMA, 33 Grout, non-shrink, non-staining, 15
Aggregate, Reducing Sample size, 23 HMA Plants, Annual Qualification, 33
Aggregate, Sampling, 23, 26 HMA Sampling, 33
Aggregate, Sieve analysis, 23 HMA, Gyratory Specimens, 34
Aggregate, Specific Gravity and HMA, Mix Design Submittal and JMF Change
Absorption, 24 Procedure, 35
Aggregate, Total Evaporative HMA, New and Existing Mixes, 35
Moisture Content, 24
HMA, Particle Coating, 34
Aggregate, Voids in, 24
Aluminum, Castings, 17 HMA, Personnel Assignment, 33
Aluminum, fittings, 17 HMA, Plant Inspector, 35
Aluminum, tubing, 17 HMA, Production Inspection, 35
AMRL Certification Document, 40 HMA, Resistance to Moisture Induced Damage,
Anchor Bolts, Steel, 19 38
Anchorages, Cable Guide Rail, 19 HMA, Verification Testing, 36
Asphalt, Emulsified, 22 HMA, VMA and Correction Factor, 34
Asphaltic Plug Joint, 22 HMA, Volumetric and Specific Gravity, 38
Bearing Pads, 19 Hot Mix Asphalt, 21
Bearing Pads, Elastomeric, 19 Illumination, Highway, 20
Bearing plates, bronze or copper, Independent Assessment/Verification
19 Program, 41
Bolts, Anchor, 19 Joint Sealants, 16
Bolts, High strength Steel, 20 Joints, Transverse for Concrete
Bronze Bearing plates, 19 Pavement, 16
Bronze Expansion plates, 19 L.A. Abrasion, 23
Bulk Specific Gravity of HMA, 34 Limestone, 13
Cable Guide Railing, 19 Magnesium Sulfate, 24
Calcium Chloride, 12 Markers, Object, 21
Castings, Metal, 17 Masonry Facing, 24
Cement, 16 Maximum Specific Gravity of HMA, 35
Chain Link Fence, 17 Metal, Castings, 17
Compression Seals, Elastomeric, 17 Mulch, Wood Cellulose, 13
Concrete Block, 17 Nuclear Density of Soils, 38, 39
Concrete Brick, 17 Object Markers, 21
Concrete Mix Design, 15 Organizational Chart, 6
Concrete Pavement, Transverse Overview, Division of Materials
joints, 16 Testing, 5
Concrete Pipe inspection, 26 Paint, Pvmnt Marking 15 Min., 11
Concrete, Admixtures, 32 Paint, Trafffic 3 Min., 11
Concrete, Gravimetric test, 32 Peat, 12
Concrete, Inspection of batch Perforated Concrete Pipe, 13
plants and truck mixers), 32 Performance Graded Asphalt Binder (PGAB),
Concrete, Pipe reinforced, 26 38
Copper Bearing plates, 19 Piles, Steel, 20
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Pipe, Concrete, 26 Sealers, Hot Poured, 17
Pipe, Concrete Perforated, 13 Seed, 12
Pipe, Concrete plain, 13 Sheet Piling, Steel, 20
Pipe, plastic, 14 Signals, Traffic Control, 20
Pipe, polyethylene, 14 Signs, 21
Pipe, PVC, 14 Sod, 13
Pipe, Steel, Welded and Seamless, Sodium Chloride, 12
14, 15 Steel Sheet Piling, 20
Plain Concrete Pipe, 13 Steel, Anchor Bolts, 19
Plastic Flow of HMA, 34 Steel, Bar Mat, 15
Portland Cement, 15, 16 Steel, Coatings, 11
Precast Concrete Drainage Items, 14 Steel, High strength bolts, 20
Precast Concrete for drainage Steel, Prestressing, 16
structures, 14 Steel, Reinforcing Bar, 15
Precast Concrete Structural Steel, Structural, 20
Members, 16 Steel, Welded Wire Fabric, 15
Precast Concrete Structural Steel, Wire, 15
Members, Fabrication Inspection, Top Soil, 13
16 Washing, Material finer than #200 Sieve, 23
Purpose, 4 Water, 12
Quality Acceptance Section (QAC), 7 Waterproofing, Membrane, 22
Quality Assurance Section, 8 Welding, Filler metal, 20
Rock Salt, 12 Wire Fence, 18
Sampling, Care in, 25 Wood Fiber Mulch, 13
Sand Blast Debris, 11
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